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FIYMNAL 


ADAPTEI^xTO    THE 


DOCTRINES  AND  USAGES 

OF    THE 

African     Methodist     Episcopai* 
Church. 


Il'ievi^ed  ^ditigti^ 


PHII.ADEI,PHIA  • 

PUBLISHED  BY    THE  A.    M.    E-    BOOK    CONCERN. 

Rev.  T.  W.  Henderson,  D  D  .  Business  Manager. 

No.  631  Pine  Street. 

1899. 


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PUBLISHER'S  PREFACE. 


Tais  collection  of  hymns  and  saci'ed  songs 
wen;  gathered  and  arranged  by  Rev.  J.  C. 
Emhry,  linder  the  supervision  of  the  Rkv. 
Bis]iOP6  T.  M.  D.  Ward,  D.  D.,  and  B.  T. 
Tanner,  D.  D.,  who  \rere  appointed  by  the 
Episcopal  Couuc  1  to  execute  the  work,  at  their 
meetiug  held  in  Macon,  Ga.,  January,  1892. 

Concerning  the  work  itself,  we  observe:  1. 
It  is  done  in  response  to  an  almost  universal 
demand.  2.  This  demand  was  for  a  cheaper 
Look,  and  one  of  better  arrangement  than  the 
old.  in  order  that  a  nAisic  edition  might  be 
uiade.  These  requirements  necessitated, — a)  a 
-siaaller  book  to  meet  tiie  demand  for  price ;  6) 
a  grouping  of  the  hymns  metrically,  so  as  to 
easily  supply  music  for  the  same.  3.  The  col- 
lection is  made  chiefly  fro;n  our  own  book  and 
that  of  the  M.  E.  Church.  A  few  are  from  the 
Presbyterian,  a  few  are  from  the  Baptist  Hymnal, 
anvl  still  a  few  others  from  miscellaneous  sources. 
Finally,  there  are  eighteen  -elections  from  the 
Psalmody  of  the  U.  P.  Church,  all  of  which 
have  been  reduced  to  po[)ular  meter. 

The  Wesleyan  hymns  prevail '  largely,  and 
the  whole  collection  will  be  found  breathing  a 


publisher's  preface. 

pure  orthodox  and  evangelical  spirit.     Original 
«ompositions  by  our  own  clergy  are :  Bishops 
Payne,  Turner  and  Tanner,  and  the  Keys. 
H.  T.  Johnson,  J.  K.  Scott  and  J.  C.  Embry.  \ 
There  are  twelve  Doxologies,  the  Liturgy  of   \ 
Eaptisni,  the  Lord's  Supper  and  Reception  of  .! 
Members.  | 

3.  In  the  judgment  of  some,  a  collection  of  1 
only  600  hymns  may  seem  small  for  a  large 
church.  But  to  such  we  would  say,  Remember, 
first,  that  not  more  than  two  to  three  hundred 
«ompositions  are  ever  used  by  any  church  in 
actual  worship ;  the  rest  go  for  doctrine  and 
sentiment;  second,  the  multitude  of  song-book 
makers  of  the  present  day  supply  a  large  part 
of  the  songs  and  music  used  by  all  the  churches. 
Hence  a  denominational  hymnal  stands  for  less 
to-day  than  formerly.  But  the  churcli  hymnal 
is  the  standard  by  which  these  others  are 
gauged;  it  is  the  central  core  around  which 
they  are  built  up. 

Everything  will  be  found  here  that  is  needful 
for  the  service  of  praise  in  the  house  of  God. 

Now,  therefore,  to  our  venerable  bishops, 
clergy  and  brethren  the  work  is  humbly  com- 
mitted for  inspection  and  use,  until  it  shall  be 
finally  passed  upon  by  the  General  Conferei>^ 
itself.' 

Phila.,  Oct.  3d,  1892. 
iv 


NOTE   OF   APPROVAL 

FROM    THE   BISHOPS 

TO  THE  PASTORS  AND  MEMBERS  OF 
THE  A.  M.  E.  CHURCH. 


Dear  Brethren : — "We  have  exaniiued  the  proofs 
of  the  revised  and  re-arranged  Hymnal  now- 
ready  for  the  press,  as  executed  under  our  over- 
sight by  Dr.  Embry.  The  sheets  came  to  us  as 
the  work  was  in  progress  from  week  to  week, 
and  having  inspected  a  copy,  in  proof,  of  the 
whole  collection,  we  take  pleasure  in  saying  that 
we  are  highly  gratified  with  the  result  of  his 
rapid,  but  arduous  labor.  Most  of  these  hymns 
are  the  same  contained  in  our  old  book,  in  use 
the  past  seventeen  years,  and  therefore  not  new 
or  strange.  The  comparatively  few  collected 
from  other  sources  are  largely  Weslevan  in 
authorsliip  and  spirit.  The  topical  arrangement 
seems  to  be  well  chosen,  and  the  hymns  metri- 
cally grouped,  so  far  as  it  was  practicable,  with 
a  view  to  a  music  edition.  At  the  suggestion  of 
Bishop  Ward,  a  few  original  pieces  have  been 
admitted  or  retained  from  the  pens  of  our  own 
authors.    A  small  selectior ,  also,  has  been  made 


NOTE   OF   APPROVAL. 

from  the  Psalms,  all  of  which  teach  sound  doc- 
trines and  thus  lend  desirable  aid  to  the  devo- 
tional spirit.  The  chants  of  the  former  editions 
have  been  dro{)ped,  because  impracticable  for 
use,  and  the  liturgy  of  Baptism  and  the  Lord's 
Supper  restored.  The  indexing  has  been  exe- 
cuted with  neatness  and  taste,  and  the  whole 
wt)rk,  typographically,  is  a  gem.  We  pronounce 
it,  therefore,  highly  creditable  to  the  Church, 
and  to  those  who  have  done  the  work.  We 
commend  the  work  to  the  whole  Church  until 
the  General  Conference  of  1896  shall  utter  a 
final  verdict.  Alter  all,  the  best  test  of  any 
work,  is  the  test  of  usefulness.  May  these  hymns 
and  sacred  songs,  is.suiug  as  a  stream  from  the 
pure  fountain  of  the  Divine  oracles,  commend 
themselves  in  sweet  satisfaction  to  the  thousand.s 
of  our  Zion. 


Daniel  A,  Payne, 

A.  W.  Wayman, 
T.  M.  D.  Ward, 
H.  M.  Turner, 
W.  J.  Gaines, 

B.  W.  Arnett, 
Benj.  T.  Tanner, 

A.  Grant, 

B.  F.  Lee, 

M.  B.  Salter, 
James  A.  H.^rov. 


Bishops  of  tne  A. 
M.  E.  Church, 


TABLE   OF   SUBJECTS. 


ORDER   OF   WORSHIP 1-* 


SECTION-.  HYMNS. 

I.   WORSHIP   (Morning  Service.)    ....        1-42 
invocation  and  Praise. 

II.    THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES '   43-50 

Their  Excellence  Exceeds  the  G'cry 
of  the  Heavens,  and  Exhibits  the 
Grace  and  Bsanties  of  the  Saviour. 

III.  BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF   GOD  .     .       51-78 

Exhibit  the  Holy  Trinity,  and  the 
Livine  Majesty. 

IV.  OF   CHRIST 79-l2» 

The  .Advent,  .Atonement  and  the  Res- 
urrection. 

V.   THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 126-139 

His  Inf1nenc<?«,  Power  and  Office?  "^^^t 
Forth  and  Implored. 

VI.    GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING  140-181 

VII.    REPENTANCE  AND    CONVERSION     .     .  182-205 

VIIL    INTERNAL  RELIGION 20&-22« 

Justification  and  Adoption. 

IX.    CONSECRATION     AND      HOLINESS    IM- 
PLORED        227-243 

X.   CHRISTIAN  PERFECTION 2l3-2ei 

The  Fullness  of  Love,  and  a  Holy 
Heart.— (Chiefly  Wesleyan.) 


TABLE   OF   SUBJECTS. 

tfECTlON.  HTMN8. 

XI,    THE    CHURCH    COMFORTED   AND    EK- 

COURAGED 267-287 

XII.    MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION     ....  288-3C0 
The  Gospel  for  All  >'ations. 

XIII.  CHRISTIAN  ORDINANCES. 302-324 

Baptism  — The  Lord's  Supper. 

XIV.  CHRISTIAN     WARFARE     AND     FAITH 

UNDER   TRIALS 325-371 

XV.    CHURCH  ACTIVITIES 372-417 

Prayer. — Morning  ;    Evening  ;     The 
Seasons  :   New  Year  ;   Winter,  eic. 

IV.    CHURCH  ACTIVITIES,  (Continued.)  .     .  418-431 
The     Erection     and     Dedication    of 
Churches. 

XV.   CHURCH  ACTIVITIES,  (Continued)  .     .  432-455 
Missions. — Dawn   of   the    Millenium 
and  Glory  of  the  Latter  Days. 

XV.    CHURCH  ACTIVITIES,  (Continued)  .     .  456-465 
LoTe  Feasts  and  Social  Worship. 

XVI.    FUNERALS,    AND    OTHER     MEMORIAL 

OCCASIONS 466-613 

Death.— The  Judgment.-  Heaven. 

XVII.    DEVOTIONAL  MISCELLANY     ....  514-570 
Domestic  and  Social  Worship. — Patri- 
otic and  National.—  Prayer  Meetings, 
etc.,  etc. 

XVIII.   THE   SABBATH 571-581 

XIX.   SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS     .     .  583-000 
Doxologie*  — The  Liturgy.-  -Index. 


ORDER    OF    CHURCH    SERVICE. 


The  following  order  and  •  rrangement  of  Divine  Scrviee 
will  be  observed  by  the  P.istors  of  ihe  A.  M.  E.  Churcb 
whenever  aud  wherever  iiracticable.  This  is  an  abridg- 
ment of  the  oM  \\esjey  Prayer  Book,  which  was  adopted 
by  the  General  Conference  in  May,  1880. 

I. 

Just  before  auiiozDicing  the  opening  hymn,  the  Mini»ter  shall 
reverently  rise  und  read  one  or  more  oj  ilie  /■llouiny  seniencet 
of  Scripture : 

I  was  glad  wlieu  tliey  said  imto  me,  let  us  go 
into  tlie  liouse  of  the  Lord,  our  feet  shall  stand 
within  thy  p\tes,  0  Jerusalem. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  hetter  than  a  thou- 
sand. I  had  ratlier  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house 
of  ray  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wick- 
edness 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  I 
will  seek  thy  good. 

Those  that  he  planted  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  thy  habitation,  the  place 
where  thy  honor  dwelleth. 

O,  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  for  he  hag 
done  marvellous  things — make  a  joyfid  noise 
unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth,  and  sing  praises, 
1 


ORDEk    Kjf    CIII'RLII   o:.xlVIC£. 

For  the  Lord  is  iu  liis  lioly  temple,  let  all  tlie 
.earth  keep  sileuce  before  him 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 
tion of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight  O 
Lord,  my  strength  and.  my  redeemer. 

1.  Singhig  find  priD^er. 

2.  Iin'medialely  uj'tei  prayer,  organ  piny  short  prelude. 

IL 

1.  Heading  a  chapter  respomively,  minister  and  people 
standing 

2.  Minli'er  reaiHug  a  chapter,  ur  a  part  of  a  chapter,  alone, 
people  sitliii'^. 

3.  Singling  f>ne  stanza  only,  by  choir  and  congregation. 
Miiiisltr  and  people  stuudmy  .■<hull  thm  say  : 

MinUter.  And  God  spake  these  words  say- 
ing:  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  who  brought  the* 
out  of  the  huid  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  iiouse  of 
bondage  ;  thou  shall  have  no  other  gods  before 
me. 

People.  Lord  have  mercy  ujon  us,  and  in- 
cline our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

M.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any 
graven  image,  nor  the  likeness  of  anything  that 
i;5  iu  heaven  above — or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or 
in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not 
bow  dowa  to  them,  nor  serve  them;  for  I  the 
Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the 
iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto 
t^ie  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  commandments. 
Q 


OED --     -      JRCH    SERVICE. 

r.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
t..  ft-  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

M.  Thou  shalt  not_  take  the  name  of  the 
Ix»rd  thy  God  in  vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not 
hold  iiim  guililess,  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

F.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

J/  Kemember  th.e  ISabbath  day  to  keep  it 
holy.  iSix  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy 
work ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work;  thou,  nor  thy  S'.n,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  nor  thy  anaid  servant,  nor  thy 
cattle,  nor  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates. 
For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is  and  rested  the 
seventh  day:  wherefore  th^  Lord  blessed  the 
seventh  da   ,  and  hallowed  il. 

J\  Lord  h.ave  nicrcv  upon  us,  and  iccline 
our  hearts  to  keei)  this  law. 


>Varer  iiiy  G  <1,  tu  Thee, 

Neare  to  Tliee  I 
Een  Ihougli  it  lie  a  cross 

Tliiit  rair-ctli  nie  I 
Still  all  my  soiifr  shall  be — 
Nf-arer.  my  God,  to  thee, 

Jiearer  to  Thee  ! 


Or  thi 


I  need  1  hoe  every  hour. 
Most  gracious  Lord  ; 

Ko  tt^ndfT  voi   e,  like  thin' 
Cau  peace  afford. 

3 


ORDEK   OF   CHURCH   SERVICE. 


I  need  Thee.  0  I  need  Tliee  ; 

Every  hour  £  need  Tliee. 
0  blc83  me  now  my  SHviou»- 

i  come  tu  Tliee. 


31.  Honor  lliy  father  and  thy  mother,  that 
-thy  days  may  be  long  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us  and  incline  our 
beat  t,s  to  keep  this  law. 

3/,     Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our 
aearts  to  keep  this  law. 

31.     Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law, 

31.     Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

^[.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  wltne  s  against 
thy  neighbor. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

31.  Tliou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's 
house ;  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife, 
nor  his  man  servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor 
his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighljor's. 

P.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write 
these  laws  upon  our  hearts. 


ORDER   OF    CHURCH   SERVICE. 

Tkly  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 

Ten  thousaud  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 

To  draw  Thee  from  the  skies. 

or  this : — 

My  God,  my  life,  roy  loTe, 

To  thee,  to  thee  1  call : 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  ail  in  all. 

M.  Hear  what  Christ  our  Saviour  saith; 
Tliou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  This  is' the  first  and  great  commandment. 
And  the  second  is  like  unto  it :  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  Ou  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

M.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

P.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

1.  Choii  chant  or  ting  suitable  hymn,  people  sitting. 

2.  Read  a)td  announce  notices. 

3.  Preach  the  sermon  or  exhort  as  occasion  may  require. 

IV. 

CLOSING    SERVICES. 

1.  The  Lord''s  Prayer  or  an  extempore  prayer, 

2.  Lift  the  collection. 

Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  the  people  standing. 

I    believe    in    God,   the    Father   Almighty, 
Maker  of    heaven  and  earth ;    and    in    Jesas 
Christ,  His  only  Son,  our  Lord,  who  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin- 
5 


ORDER  OF  CHURCH  SERVICE. 

Marv,  suffered  uuder  Pontius  Pilate,  was  cruci- 
fied, dead  and  buried  ;  he  descended  into  the 
^rave,  the  third'  day  he  arose  from  the  dead; 
He  ascended  into  heaven  and  sitteth  on  the 
right  iuind  of  God,  tiie  Father  Ahnighty  ;  from 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  tlie  quick  and  the 
dead.  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  the  Holy 
Catholic  Church,*  the  conimuuion  of  saints,  the 
forgiveness  of  sins,  the  resurrection  of  the  body, 
and  the  life  everlasting.  Amen. 
JJoxo'oyy  and  benediction. 


The  following  may  be  used  at  pleasure  in  lieu  oj 
the  Decalogue,  or  even  nith  it. 

Where  there  are  choirs  tlie  Te  Deum  should 
be  chanted  altogetlier.  but  if  the  people  do  not 
-<cnow  how  to  chant  it,  let  the  minister  and  peo- 
ple use  it  alternately 

TE  DKi'yu 

Minister.  We  praise  Thee,  O  God,  we  ac- 
knowledge Thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

Feoph'.  All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee, 
the  Father  everlasting. 

M.  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens 
Rud  all  the  powers  therein. 

P.  To  Thoe  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  contin- 
ually do  cry. 

*  By  Holy  Catholic  Cbiirch  is  meaut  the  Church  ol  God 
in  general. 

6 


ORDER  OF  CHURCH  SERVICE. 

M.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Saba- 
oth. 

F.  Heaveu  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty 
of  Thy  glory. 

31.  The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles 
praise  Thee. 

P.  The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets 
praise  Thee. 

M.     The  noble  army  ot  martyrs  praise  Thee. 

P.  The  lioly  church,  throughout  all  the" 
world  doth  acknowledge  Thee. 

M.     The  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty. 

P.     Thine  adorable,  true  and  only  Son. 

J/.     Also,  the  Holy  Gho<t  the  Comforter. 

P.     Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  Christ. 

31.     Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  theFather. 

P.  When  thou  tookest'upon  Thee  to  deliver 
Dian,  Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of 
a  virgin. 

31.  When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharp- 
ness of  death,  Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  to  all  believers. 

P.  *  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in 
the  glory  of  the  Father. 

31.  We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  be 
cur  judge. 

P.  We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  ser- 
vants, whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy 
precious  blood. 

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ORDER   OF   CHURCH   SERVICE. 

M.  Make  tliem  to  be  numbered  with  Tl 
saints  in  glorv  everlasting, 

P.  O  Lord,  save  Thy  people  and  bless  Thii 
heritage. 

31.     Govern  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

P.     Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee. 

31.  And  we  worship  Thy  name  ever,  wor 
without  end. 

P  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  d; 
without  sin. 

31.  O  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mert 
upon  us. 

P.  O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us'  as  o' 
trust  is  in  Thee. 

31.  O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted  ;  let  ii 
never  be  confounded. 

31.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  So 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

P.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  a 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


Gloria  Patn. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  •  •  the  |  Son  [j  and  |  to  • 

I  Ho-ly  I  Ghoat  ; 
As  it  was  ia  the  beginning,  is  nu\v,  ami  |  ever  |  shall  b' 
world  without  end. —  )  A —  |  men.  ' 


Venite  ad  I^Feum. 

1  Come  nnto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  |  heav-y  -lad€ 

II  and     I  •     will  |  give  •  •  you  |  rest. 

2  Take   my   yoke  upon  yon    and  learn  of  me  ;  for   I 

niceic  and  |  lowly  •  •  in  |  lieart,  ||  and  ye  sliall  !  '.  1 
rest —  I   unto  •  •  your  |  souls. 

3  For  mv  I  yoke  •  •  is  |  easy  1|  and  |  my—  |  burden   ■ 

light. 

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H  Y  M  N  S 


SECTION  I. 

Opening  Worship.  C.  M. 

r\  FOE  a  thousand  tougvies  to  sing 
^^     My  great  Redeemer's  praise  I 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  I 
My  gracious  Master  and  ray  God, 
^'    Assist  me  to  prochiim, — 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 

The  honoi-s  of  thy  Name. 
Jesus  I  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ea'i-s, 

'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 
He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free : 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 

His  blood  availed  for  me. 
He  speaks — and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

Xew  life  tlie  dead  receive; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice ; 

The  humble  poor  believe. 
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WORSHIP. 

6  Hear  }»iui,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb. 
Your  loosened  tougues  employ ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  comfc, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  loi  Joy. 

C.   Wealey 

2     Pfdlni  Ixiii.      Opcititiy  inortiing  servict.  C.  ^^ 

l^^ARLY,  my  God,  without  del.iy, 
-*^^     1  haste  to  seek  thy  lace: 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Witliout  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims,  on  the  scorching  san^. 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  liarui  ; 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pcvcr 

Through  all  thy  temple  shiii§: 
My  God,  repeat  that  h  avenly  hour. 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Xot  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Gan  please  my  soul  so  we'  , 
As  wiien  thy  richer  grace  1  taste,. 
And  in  thy  pre  ence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Gan  my  best  pas-^ion-;  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voi(v> 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day^ 

ril  bless  my  <iod  aud  King! 
Thus  wi  1  1  lift  my  hands  to  pray^ 
And  tune  mv  lips  to  sing. 

WatU 
10 


INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE. 

Faiihjuln€ss  of  €hy1,  C.  M. 

'"THE  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure, 
-*-      And  firm  iiis  promise  stand; 
Believing  souls  may  re^t  secure 
in  his  almighty  lianil. 

2  Should  earih  and  hell  their  forces  join, 

He  would  tontemn  ilicir  rage, 
And  render  fruitless  tiieir  design 
Against  his  heritage. 

3  The  rainbow  round  about  his  throne 

Proclaims  his  faithfulness; 
He  will  ills  purposes  perform, 
His  promises  of  grace. 

4  The  hills  and  mountains  melt  away, 

But  he  is  still  the  same: 
Let  saints  to  him  their  homage  pay, 
And  magnify  his  namf. 

Bed  dame. 

Divine  Guidance,  and  Beit.  C.  M, 

t>l-:FORE  thy  mercy-seat,  O  Lord, 
^     Beh:>ld,  thy  servants  stand, 
'j'o  ask  the  knowledge  of  thy  word, 
The  guidance  of  thy  hand. 

2  Let  thy  eternal  truths,  we  pray, 

DweL'  richly  in  each  heart ; 
That  from  the  safe  and  narrow  way 
We  never  may  depart. 

3  Lord,  from  thy  word  remove  the  -eal. 

Unfold  its  iiiddeu  store; 
And,  as  we  read,  O  may  we  feel 
its  value  more  and  more. 

4  Help  us  to  see  the  .SavioUr's  love 

Beaming  from  every  page  ; 
li 


WORSHIP. 

And  let  the  thoughts  of  joys  above 
Our  inmost 'souls  engage. 
5  Thus  while  thy  word  our  footsteps  guide* 
Shall ^we  be  truly  blest ; 
And  safe  arrive  where  love  provides 
An  everlasting  rest- 

Willimn  H.  Bat  hurst 
5  Joy  of  public  icorship.  L.  IVL 

f^  REAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
^-^  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  )ne  day  with  tliee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 
2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Withiii  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  e  se,  nor  thrones  of  power. 
Should  tempt  ray  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 
S  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glo lions  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee ; 

Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

Isaac  Watts. 
3  Praise  for  Loving-kindness.  L.  M. 

A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
-^^     And  sirs  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claii  as  a  song  from  thee : 
His  loving-kindness,  O  I  how  free ! 
12 


INVOCATION   A> 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  ail; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
His  loving-kindness,  U  I  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  miglUy  foes, 
Though  eartli  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  saiely  leads  my  soul  along ; 

His  loving-kindness,  UI  how  strong! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  tliick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood  ; 

His  loving-kindness,  O  I  how  good  I 
^  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  shall  fail ; 
Oh  !  may  my  hist  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death  I        Medley. 

7  God  worthy  of  all  Praise.  L.  M. 

OE  Thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
^     Above  the  heavens,  Avhere  angels  dwell 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wondere  tell. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed ;  my  song  shall  raise 

immortal  honors  to  his  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
His  wondrous  goodness  to  proclaim. 

3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns. 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell; 
'i  hy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thv  wonders  tell. 

Watta^ 
13 


§  The  Sovereign  JeJwvah.  L.M. 

T>EFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
^     Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can- create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  oin-  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed. 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

S  AVe  are  his  people ;  we  his  care  ; 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
"Wliat  lasting  lionoi's  shall  we  r  ar, 
Almighty  father,  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songa^ 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  till  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  ag  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
Wlien  rolling  veai-s  shall  cease  to  move- 

WcMs, 

9  Majesty  and  Dominion  of  God.       L.  M. 

/^OME,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
^     Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise t 
Kut,  (J  I  what  tongue  am  speak  liis  farae^ 
AVhat  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres^ 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears; 
To  fcM-m  a  robe  of  light  divine, 
Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shinei 
14 


INVOCATION   AND   i^KAiSE. 

3  In  till  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Almighty  power,  with  wisdom,  shines; 

His  works,  til  rough  all  this  wondrous  trame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  {)raise  employ  thy  tongue 
Till  listening  world's  shall  join  the  song. 

Blacklod: 

10     Pi'C-ise  offered  to  God.    Psalm  cxvii.     L.M, 
l/R()M  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
^       Let  the  <  reator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeeuier's  name  he  sung,    , 
Through  ev'ry  land,  l)y  ev'ry  tongue. 
Kternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord, 
Etern  d  truth  attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shora, 
Ti  I  suns  shall  rise«and  set  no  more. 

2  Your  lofiy  themes,  ye  mortals   bring, 
In  songs  of  {)raise  divinely  sing; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim. 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Sa\your's  name! 
Jn  ev'ry  hind  begin  the  song; 
To  ev'ry  land  the  strains  belong: 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise 
V     And  till  the  world  with  loudest  prais3. 

Waffs. 

Xi.  Take  up  thy  cross.  L.  M* 

•••^  ''TAKE  up  thy  cross,"  the  Savioiir  said, 

•*  .f  thou  wouldst  my  disciple  be: 
l^feny  thysLdf,  the  world  forsake, 
And  liumbly  ftdlow  after  me." 

^  Take  up  thy  cross :  let  not  it>;  weight 
EUl  thy  weak  s,pirit  with  aiarm; 


WORSHIP. 

His  streng  h  shall  bear  thy  spirit  vp^ 

And  brace  thy  heart  and  nerve  thine  ana 

3  Take  i.p  thy  cross,  nor  lieed  the  shame; 

Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel ; 
Tliy  Lord  for  thee  tlie  cross  endured. 
To  s  ive  thy  soul  from  death  and  lielL 

4  Take  up  thy  cross  then,  in  his  strength, 

Anrl  calmly  (  very  d<>nger  brave;. 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  liome, 
And  lead  to  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

5  Take  np  thy  cross,  and  follow  Christ ; 

Nor  think  till  d  ath  to  lay  it  down; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

Charles  W.  Everest 

"1^2  Kecpinc/  the  charge  of  the  Lrz-rcL        S.  M 

A    CHARGE  to  keep  1  have^ 
-^-^     A  (iod  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save^ 
And  Ht  it  for  the  sky  i 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage. 
To  do  my  Master's  will  I 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care^ 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  O,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give  I 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

C  Wesltp, 
it> 


i 


INVOCATION   AND   PRAISE. 

13  "Sing praises  (0  God."  S.  M. 

A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
-^-^     Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Tune  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

iSing  of  his  rising  power; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  tiiose  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Tell,  in  seraphic  strains, 

What  he  has  done  for  you; 
How  he  has  taken  oft"  your  chains, 
And  formed  your  hearts  anew. 

4  His  faithfuluess  proclaim 

While  life  to  you  is  given  ; 
Join  hands  and  hearts  to  praise  his -name, 
Till  we  all  meet  in  heaven. 

HamnioncL 

^14  -^-^^^  ''*  ^"^  name.  S.  M. 

TESUS,  we  look  to  thee, 
^      Thy  promised  presence  claim ; 
Thou  in  th-^  midst  of  us  shalt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is. 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove; 
Thy  name  is  Ife,  and  health,  and  peac^      , 
And  evf  rlasting  love. 

3  Xot  in  the  name  of  pride 

Or  seliishuess  we  meet ; 
From  nature's  paths  .we  turn  aside. 
And  worldly  thoughts  forget. 

4  We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given; 
2  17 


WORSHII'. 

We  meet  ou  earth  for  tliy  dear  sak^ 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaveu. 

6  Present  we  know  thou  art. 
But  0  t  hyself  reveal  I 
Kow,  Loid,  J  t  evt-ry  bounding  heart 
'J'he  m  giity  comfort  feel. 

"6  O  may  thy  quickening  voice 
'1  he  death  of  sin  remove  ; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love. 

Charles  Wedey 

f.5  Praise  to  the  Trinity,  6s  &  4& 

/^OME,  thou  Almiglity  King, 
^  Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise ; 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  -and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  Days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  desc  nd; 
l-rom  all  our  foes  defend 

Nor  let  us  fall ; 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  su  e  defence  be  made. 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call. 

3  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  tiiy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend ; 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success ', 
Roirit  of  holiness, 

O'l  U3  'Jescend 


i^"  VOCATION    AND    PRAISE. 

4  Come,  holv  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  ghid  hour; 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
2Vow  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne  er  from  us  depart, 
;^[)irit  of  powc  r. 

DoheWs  CoU 
^g  God  of  our  Salvation.  8s  &  7s. 

IJRAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator; 
•*-      I'raise  be  thine  from  every  tongue; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  luiiversal  song. 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion. 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine: 
Hail  the  Crod  of  our  salvation  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessiug-s  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  througli  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  so'  g  we  raise; 
There,  enr  ptured,  fall  before  h»m. 
Lost  in  wonder,  love^  and  pra^xe. 

Fawceit 

X%  8s  w   7s,  peculiar. 

Christ  the  Lamb  entnroned  and  iP-z^Hhipped. 
TJARK!  ten  thousand  harps  an^  voices 

Sound  tlie  note  of  praise  afeo  'e; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  Uod  of  love: 
See,  he  sits  <  n  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 
19 


WORSHIP. 

"2  Jesus,  hail  I  whose  glorv  brightens 
All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

cheers,  and  cburms,  thy  si^'nts  on  eaxtb^ 
A\  j^en  we  think  wf  love  like  w.Jne, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 
3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever, 
Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  thy  love  sliall  sever 

'1  hose  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own* 
Happy  objects  ot  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  beliold  thy  face. 
i  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing; 
Bring,  U,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away: 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
*'  Giorv,  glorv  to  our  King.'' 

KeU^ 

£g  An  Act  of  Thanksgiving.  C.  M, 

Psalm  Ixxxix.  26-37. 

"YY^HEX  all  the  mercies  ot  my  God, 
*  '       My  rising  soul  surveys  ; 
Why,  my  cold  heart,  art  thou  not  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise? 

2  When  in  the  slipn'ry  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  1  ran, 
Thine  arm.  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe. 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

3  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils  and  death. 

It  gently  cleard  my  way. 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice^ 
More  to  be  fear,  d  than  they. 
20 


INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE, 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life,. 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ;  ' 

And  after  death,  in  distant  worldS;^,  | 

The  pleasing  theme  renew.  i 

5  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise; 
But  O !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise.  Addison 

\Q  "  My  mefUtatlon  of  him  shall  be  siced."  C.  M. 
Psalm  civ.  34. 
T^HILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  I 

*  '       Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 
2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestow'd. 
To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  llow'd, 
That  mercy  1  adore. 
I  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear. 
Because  conferr  d  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  pray'r. 

5  When  gladness  wings  the  favor'd  hour. 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
JResign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  me  t  thy  will. 
€  My  lifted  eye,  wit(iout  a  tear, 
The  gath'ring  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear — 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee.  WiUiaant: 

21 


WORSHIP. 

20  ^^  Desire  of  all  nations.  C.  M 
/^OME,  thou  Desire  of  all  thv  saints, 

^^     Our  humVjle  s  rains  attend, 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints. 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  somIs  on  wmgs  of  love. 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

3  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  tiame  ; 
Then  sh-all  our  li})s  resound  thy  praise. 
Our  hea  ts  adore  thy  name. 

4  Now,  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  '-hine, 

And  till  thy  dwellings  here. 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts,  enraptured,  say, 

"  Come,  great  Redeemer,  come, 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 
Tliat  calls  thy  children  home.'' 

Anne  SleeU 

21  PMilni  cxlviii.  C.  M 
pivALSE  ye  the  Lord,  y'  immortal  choirj 
^      That  I'ill  the  v.-orlds\dwve ; 

Praise  him  who  formed  you  of  his  fires, 
And  feeds  you  \vit,h  his  love. 

2  Shine  to  his  praise,  ye  crystal  skies. 
The  floor  of  his  abode ; 
Or  veil  in  shades  your  thousand  eyes. 
Before  your  brighter  God. 

JO  Thou  restless  globe  of  golden  light. 
Whose  beams  create  our  days, 
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INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE. 

Joiu  with  the  silver  queeu  of  night 
To  own  your  borrowed  rays. 

4  Let  the  shrill  birds  his  honors  raise, 

And  climb  the  mornins:  sky : 
While  grov'iing  beasts  attempt  his  praise 
In  hoarser  harmony. 

5  Thus  while  the  meaner  creatures  sing, 

Ye  mortals  take  the  sound: 
Echo  the  glories  of  your  King 

Through  all  the  nations  round.  Watts. 


A' 


22  Watchfulness  and  Fixv/er.  C.  M. 

LAS  I  Avhat  hourly  dangers  rise, 
\\  hat  snares  beset  my  way; 
To  heav'n  I  fain  would  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray, 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  I 
Striving  against  my  foes  in  vain. 
1  sink  amid  my  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God.  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  elibrts  aid : 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Nor  let  me  be  dismay'd. 

4  Do  Thou  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 

When  fears  and  foes  prevail; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  ()  keep  me  in  Tiiy  heav'nly  Avay, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  : 
And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

From  happiness  and  Thee.  Steeli, 


WORSHIP. 

23  Tn(ei-:ession  of  Christ.  11.  M. 

Rom.  viii.  15 ;  Heb.  vii.  25. 

A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
-^     Shake  ofithy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  sacritice 
In  my  behalf  appears; 
Before  the  tlirone  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  wi-itten  on  his  hands. 

'^      He  ever  lives  above, 
For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love. 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  : 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  tlirone  of  graca 

<       Five  bleeding  Avounds  he  bears, 
Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  eHectual  pray'i-s, 
They  strong  y  speak  for  me: 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry  1 
IS'or  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  an^  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  i.s  reconciled  ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  his  child ; 
I  can  no  longer  fear : 
"^Vitli  confidence  1  nf)W  draw  nigh, 
And,  "Father,  Abba,  Father,"  cry 

Cliarlss  Jf^ii'^*^'^ 
U 


Y- 


INVOCATION   AND   PRAISE. 

24  Exhortation  to  Praise.  H.  M. 

E  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creators  praise. 
Ye  holy  throng 
Of  an.ojels  briglit. 
In  worlds  of  light 
Begin  the  song. 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 

Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command r 
He  spake  the  word. 
And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

3  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above; 

He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love: 
Wliile  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 
H  is  saints  shall  raise 

His  honors  high.  Wafts. 

2S        Menev-ing  of  a  Covenant.  Jer.  i.  4.     C  M. 
~^OME.  let  us  use  the  grace  divine. 
And  all,  with  one  accord, 
In  a  perpetual  cov'nant  join 
Oui-selves  to  Christ  the  Lord  : 
2  Give  up  ourselves  through  Jesus'  pow'i 
Hi-  name  to  glorify  ; 
And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour. 
For  God  to  live  and  die, 
25 


O 


WORSHIP.  .      • 

3  The  cov'nant  we  this  moment  make 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind : 
We  will  no  more  ourfrod  forsake, 
Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  tlirow  off  his  fear, 

Who  lieai*s  our  .-solemn  vow; 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleas'd  to  hear, 
Come  down  and  meet  us  now  I 

5  Thee,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Let  ail  our  hearts  receive  ; 

Present  with  the  celestial  host, 

The  peaceful  answer  give. 

6  To  each  tlie  covnant  blood  apply. 

Which  takes  our  sins  away ; 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  dav. 

a  Weslei/. 

26  Opening  Wor.^hip.  CM. 

kNCE  more  we  come  before  our  God; 
Once  more  his  blessings  ask : 
O  may  not  duty  se^^m  a  load, 
Nor  woi^ship  prove  a  task  I 

2  Father,  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  send 

From  heaven  in  Jesus  name, 
To  make  our  waiting  minds  attend, 
And  put,  our  souls  in  frame. 

3  May  we  rec  ive  the  word  we  hear, 

Each  in  an  honest  heart : 
And  keep  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  To  seek  thee  all  our  hearts  dispose, 

To  each  thy  blessiugs  suit. 
And  let  the  seed  thy  servant  sows 
Produce  abundant  fruit.  Hart 

2A 


O- 


INVOCATION   AND    PRAISE. 

12*7  Love  of  Christ  celebrated.  C.  !£• 

'     ''rO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

-*-      Awake  the  sacred  song  I 
,     O,  may  his  love — immortal  tlame — 
,1       Time  every  heart  and  tongue. 
2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach! 
What  mortal  tongue  display  I 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 
i3  Dear  Lord,  while  we,  adoring,  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
,  -'     "The  Saviour  died  for  me.'' 
4  O,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 
Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song.       Annie  Steele. 
28  ''  Wonderful  in  Counsel:'  CM 

/^OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
^^      His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  liis  footsteps  in  tlie  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 
j     2  Deep  in  unfithomable  mines 
I  Of  never-failing  skill. 

He  treasures  u[)  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 
I     3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take: 
I  Tlie  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  l)lessings  on  your  head.  , 

^4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 
'^7 


WORSHIP. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scau  liis  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

Cowper, 

29  Praise  to  the  San.  CM. 

r\  FOR  a  thousand  seraph  tongues 
^-^     To  bless  til'  incarnate  Word  I 
O  for  a  thousand  thankful  songs- 
In  honor  of  my  Lord  I 

2  Come,  tuue  afresh  your  golden  lyres, 
Ye  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ye  saints,  in  all  your  sacred  choirs, 
Adore  th'  eternal  Son. 

C.  Wesley. 

30  Psa/m  cm.  8-12.      '  S.  M. 

IX/TY"  soul,  repeat  His  praise. 
^^     Whose  mercies  are  so  great  ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide ; 

Aud  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimeSf 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  ;u-e  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  tiioughls  exceed. 
28 


INVOCATION    AND    PRAISE. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 
Doth  all  o"    guilt  remr-e. 

5  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 

Through  his  vast  kingdom,  show 
Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul, 
IShalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

Watts. 

31  Exhortation  to  Praise.  S.  M. 

A  ELSE,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
-^     Ye  people  of  his  clioice  ; 
Arise,  and  bless  tlie  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise. 

Above  all  blessing  high,- 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name. 
And  laud  and  magnify  ? 

3  O  for  the  living  flame 

From  liis  own  altar  brought, 
To  toucli  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire. 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought. 

4  God  is  oiu'  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

5  Arise  and  bless  the  Lord  :. 

The  Lord  your  God  adore  ; 
Arise,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 
Henceforth,  forevermore. 

M<mtgom&fp 


WORSHTP. 

32  Happiness  of  Heaven.     Psalm  xlviL    S.  M 
nOME.  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 

^'     And  let  your  joys  be  known : 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

While  ye  surround  his  throne: 
Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
Sut  servants  of  the  heav'uly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

That  all  the  earth  surveys, 
That  rides  ujion  the-stormy  sky, 

And  caluis  the  roaring  seas : 
Tliis  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love. 
He  will  send  down  his  heavnty  pow'rs 

To  carry  us  above. 

3  There  we  shall  see  his  hc».-, 

And  never,  never  sin  ! 
There  from  the  river  oi  his  grace, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in : 
yea,  and  before  ne  rise 

To  that  imm'/i-tal  state, 
The  thoughts  A  such  amazing  bliss 

iShould  cotistant  joys  create.  Watts, 

33  The  Song  of  Heaven.  L.  ]\L 

'HE  countless  multitude  on  high. 

Who  tune  their  songs  to  Jesus'  name 
All  merit  of  their  own  deny. 

And  Jesus'  wj^rth  alone  proclaim.  , 

£  Firm,  on  the  ground  of  sovereign  grace 
They  stand  before  Jehovah's  throne; 
The  only  song  in  that  blest  place 
is,  "  Thou  art  worthy,  thou  alone." 


T' 


INVOCATION    AND   PRAISK 

3  Witli  spotless  robes  of  purest  white, 

And  branches  of  triumphal  palm, 

They  shout,  with  transports  of  delight. 

The  ceaseless,  universal  psalm, — 

4  "  Salvation  s  glory  all  be  paid 

To  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  the  Lamb,  whose  blood  was  shed 
Tliou,  thou  art  worthv,  thou  alone." 

Percy  Cfuipel  OoL 

34  Soiifj  of  Gratitude  and  Praise.         L.  M. 

i^OD  of  my  life,  through  alLmy  days 
^-^     I'll  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light. 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  care  would  break  my  rest. 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast. 
The  notes  of  praise   ascending  high, 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh, 

3  Wheii  deatli  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  Che  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  breaks 
And  mean  the  thanks  1  cannot  speak. 

4  But,  O,  when  that  last  conflict  's  o'er, 
And  1  am  chained  to  earth  no  more. 
With  what  glad  accents  sliall  I  rise. 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  I 

5  Then  shall  I  learn  th'  exalted  strains 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains. 
And  emulate  with  joy  unknown. 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

JJoddritlge, 


WORSHIP. 

35  Praise  and  Holy  Fear,  L.  M. 
/^OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 

^     A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise: 
God  is  a  sovereign  King:  rehearse 
His  honor  in  exulted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  natures  by  his  word; 
He  is  our  Shepherd  :  we,  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Xor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Come,  let  us  turn  with  holy  fear, 
To  him  who  now  invites  us  near; 
Accept  the  ofleretl  grace  to-day, 
iS'or  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

5  Come,  seize  the  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest ; 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest.  Wattt^ 

36  For  Zion's  Peace.  L.  M. 
r\  THOU,  our  .^aviour,  Brotlier,  Friend, 
^^     Behold  a  cloud  of  incense  rise ; 

The  prayers  of  saints  to  heaven  ascend, 
(irateful,  accepted  sacrifice. 
2  Regard  owy  [)rayers  for  Ziou's  peace ; 
>hed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad; 
Thy  gifts  abmidantly  increase ; 
Enlarge",  and  fill  us  all  with  God. 
8  Before  thy  sheep,  great  Shepherd,  go, 
And  guide  into  thy  perfect  will ; 
Cause  us  thy  liallowed  name  to  kno\f  • 
The  work  of  faith  in  us  fulfill. 
32 


INVOCATION   AND   PKAISE. 

4  Help  us  to  make  ou^  calling  sure ; 

0  let  us  all  be  saints  indeed, 
And  pure,  as  thou  thyself  art  pure, 

Conformed  in  all  things  to  our  Head. 

5  Take  the  dear  purchase  of  thy  blood  : 

Thy  blood  shall  wash  us  white  as  snow  : 
Present  us  sanctitied  to  God, 
And  perfected  in  love  below. 

Chwle%  Wedey. 

3*7  Access  to  God  by  a  Mediator.  C.  M 

/^OME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
^-^     Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet, 
*      And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double-tiaming  sword. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  tli'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  iiigh. 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 

Who  lays  his  anger  by.  Watts. 

38      The  Hope  of  Heaven.     Col.  iii.  1.       CM, 
U  OW  happy  ev'rv  child  of  grace, 
-*--'-     Who  knows  his  sins  forgiv'n  I 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place, 

1  seek  my  piace  in  heav'u  : 

A  countrv  far  from  mortal  sight , 
Yet,  O"!  by  faith  I  see 


WOESHIP, 

The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight. 
The  lieav'n  piepared  fcr  me. 

2  O  what  a  blessed  hope  is  oure ! 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay, 
We  more  than  taste  the  heav'nly  pow'rs. 

And  antedate  that  day  ; 
We  feel  tne  resurrection  near,  / 

Our  life  in  Christ  conceal' d, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 

Our  earthen  vessels  till'd. 

3  O  would  he  more  of  heas^'n  bestow  1 

And  when  the  vessels  break, 
Our  ransom'd  spirits  then  shall  go, 

To  grasp  the  God  we  seek: 
In  rapt"  ro  us  a  Ave  on  him  I'll  gaze, 

Who  bought  the  sight  for  me. 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  his  grace  • 

Through  all  eternitv. 

a  Wedey. 

39  c.  M. 

Walking  in  the  ways  of  Christ.     Deut.  v.  30-33, 

XJ  APPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  join  d, 
•*-^     And  sav'd  by  grace  alone: 
AValking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

£  The  church  triumplunit  in  thy  love. 
Their  mighty  joys  we  know  ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above. 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee,  in  thy  glorious  realm,  they  praise 
And  bow  before  thy  throne ! 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace, 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 
34 


I2fV0CATI0N   AND   PRAISE, 

i  The  holy  to  the  holie  t  leads, 
From  thence  our  spirits  rise  ; 
And  he  that  in  ihj  statutes  tiesA'i: 
Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

C.  Wesley, 

iQ  Worship  of  God  in  His  Temple.       C  M. 

T>RAISE  waits  iu  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee; 
-*-      There  shall  our  vows  be  paid ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinnei-s  pray; 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

2  O  Lord,  our  guilt  and  fears  prevail; 

But  pardoning  grace  is  thine, 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Ble^t  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thy  house, 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  whai  thy  church  requests, 

Thy  tr  th  and  terror  shine; 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 

§  Thu';  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 
The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thv  name  their  trust. 


B' 


4tl  Blest  Hour  of  Prayer.  L.M. 

>LEST  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires 
To  hold  communion  with  his  God* 
To  send  to  Heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 
35 


WORSHIP. 

2  Blest  hour,  when  God  himself  draws  nigh. 

Well  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear; 
To  hush  the  peuiteniial  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner  s  tear. 

3  Blest  hour,  for,  where  the  Lord  resorts, 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given ; 
And  mortals  Hnd  his  earthly  courts 
The  liouse  of  God,  tlie  gate  of  heaven. 

4  Hail,  peaceful  hour  I  supremely  blest 

Amid  the  hours  of  worldly  care  ; 
The  hour  that  yields  the  spirit  rest, 
Tliat  sacred  hour,  the  hour  of  prayer. 

5  And  when  my  houi-s  of  prayer  are  jDast, 

And  this  frail  tenement  decays, 

Then  may  I  spend  in  heaven  at  last 

A  never-ending  hour  of  praise. 

Thomas  Raffles. 

42  Ads  i.  -y  T.  M. 

n^HE  mighty  Conqueror  leaves  the  dead, — 
-*-     Jesus  the  Lord  ascends  on  high, 
The  powers  o{  hell  are  captive  h-l, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 
"•Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates; 
i'e  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3  Loose  all 'your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  these  mansions  a.s  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in." 
i  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 

"  The  Lord,  that  all  our  foes  o'ercame ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrevs, 
AxuX  Jesus  is  ihe  conqueror's  name." 


THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

» 

6  Lo !  his  triumplial  cliariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lav: 
*'Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gate*; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,,  give  way."  * 

6  ''  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 

''  The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possessed. 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 

God  over  all,  forever  blessed."        C.  Wesley 


f^PHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory, 
-*-      In  everv  star  thv  wisdom  shi 


SECTION  11. 

ON  READING  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 
43  Pmlm  xix.  L.  M. 

Lord, 

inies; 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

The  rolling  sun.  the  changing  light. 

And  night  and  day  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 

Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

Sun,  moon,  and  stai-s,  convey  thy  praise 
Eound  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand 

So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  tonch'd  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  earth  thy  truth  has  run. 

Till  Christ  has  all  tlie  nations  biess'd, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  suu. 


THE   HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

5  Great  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise ! 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heav'nly  light: 
The  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise ; 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

WatUs, 

44  The  Saviour  seen  in  the  Scriptures.     L.  M. 
"^OW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 

■^^     To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow ; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below  and  v.-orlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trac3 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

S  There,  what  delightful  truths  I  read ; 
There,  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed : 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 
Kevives  my  heart  and  checks  m^  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 

And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace; 
He  lifts  my  grateful  thoughts  on  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  O  let  my  song, 
Tlirough  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong; 
Let  distant  clime^  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

Otdwell  Heginhothair. 

45  Light  and  Glory  of  the  Sacred  Page.    C.  M 
\\^HA  r  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  I 

Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 
3S 


THE    HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

2  The  power  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
The  gracious  light  aud  heat ; 
Its  truths  upou  the  natious  rise: 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 
8  Lord  I  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 
For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day 
4  Our  souls  rejoicingly  pursue 
The  steps  of  him  we  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  our  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above.  Cmyper^ 

49  Before  Sermon.  C.  M. 

PATHER  of  all,  in  whom  alone 
-^      We  live,  and  move,  and  breathe, 
One  bright,  celestial  ray  dart  down, 
And  cheer  thy  sons  beneath. 

2  While  in  thy  word  we  search  for  thee, 

(We  search  with  tretnbling  awe!) 
Open  our  eyes  and  let  us  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  law. 

3  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The* light  that  shines  so  clear; 
Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

4  Before  us  make  thy  goodness  pass, 

Which  here  by  faith  we  knov/; 
Let 'US  in  Jesus  see  thy  face, 

And  die  to  all  below.  C  Wesletf, 

^T  "Search  the  Scripture.^.^'     John  v.  39.  C.  M. 
'l^HE  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 
•*-     The  sacred  leaves  unfold ; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 
'  39 


THE   HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

2  Here  light  descending  from  above 
Directs  our  doubtful  feet : 
Htjre  promises  of  heavenly  love 
•Jur  ardent  wishes  meet. 
S  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redress'd, 
And  all  our  wants  supplied ; 
Xaught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  bless'd 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 
4  For  these  inestimable  gains, 
That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
.Assured  that  we  shall  find  1 

S.  StennetL 
4g  Delighting  in  the  Word.  C.  M- 

"L^ATHEE  of  mercies  in  thy  word, 
-*■       What  endless  glory  shines! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find, 
Eiches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge*  grow* 

And  yields  a  free  repast, 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ;* 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see^ 
And  still  increasing  light  1 
40 


THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  my  8avi«our  there.  Steele^ 

4S         The  Excellence  of  the  Scriptures.        C.  M. 
T  ADEN  with  guih,  and  full  of  fe^irs, 
^     I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage: 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face, 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grow^ 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  O  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command  : 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 

That  leads  to  thy  right  hand.  Watta^ 

50    "  ^^y  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  ti'orc?."   8s,  7ft 
Psalm  cxix.  172. 
pRECIOUS  volume !  what  thou  doest, 
■'-       Other  books  attempt  in  vain. 
Plainest,  fullest,  sweetest,  truest, 
All  our  good  from  thee  we  gain  I 
2  How  thy  living  words  refresh  us  I 

Worcb  of  truth  and  grace  they  are* 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  AQD. 

Than  the  finest  gold  more  precior*^ 

Than  the  honey  sweeter  far. 
What  lay  hid  from  ancient  sages, 

What  they  sought,  but  fail'd  to  fintl. 
This,  unfolded  in  thy  pages. 

Now  appears  to  all  mankind. 
Far  too  high  for  man  to  reach  it, 

'Tis  reveal'd  from  heav'n  above; 
God  himself  alone  could  teach  it: 

'Tis  the  mystery  of  love. 
Precious  volume  I  all  revealing, 

All  that  we  have  need  to  know : 
Nothing  from  our  view  concealing, 

That  can  profit  here  below. 
Hope  we  have :  this  hope  is  cheering^ 

That  the  things  we  know  not  now, 
In  the  day  of  his  appearing, 

Christ  will  to  his  people  show. 

Kelly's  Hymns^ 


SECTION  III. 

Seeing  aw^  attributes  ot  <6o5* 

§!_  Divine  Excellence.  C.  M 

XT  AIL,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-'--'■     One  God  in  pei-sims  three: 
Of  thee  we  make  our  joyful  boast, 
Our  songs  we  make  of  thee  I 
£  Thou  neither  can-;t  be  felt  nor  seen  • 
Thou  art  a  spirit  pure  : 
Thou  from  eten.Ity  hast  l)een, 
And  alwavs  slialt  endure. 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD, 

3  Present  alike  in  every  place, 

Thy  Godhead  we  adore  : 
Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Thou  dwell'st  for  evermore. 

4  In  wisdom  infinite  thou  art, 

Thine  eye  doth  all  things  see  ; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart 
Is  fully  known  to  thee. 

5  Whate'er  thou  wilt,  in  earth  below 

Thou  dost  in  heaven  above  ; 
But  chiefly  we  rejoice  to  know 

Th'  almighty  God  of  love.         C  H^e«foj(t 

2  The  Trinity.  C.  IC. 

TTAIL.  holy,  holy,  holy  Ix)rd ! 
-'-'-     Whom  one  in  three  we  know: 
By  all  thy  heavenly  host  adored, 
By  all  thy  Church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim : 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  thee, 
And  speaks  thy  glorious  name. 

3  Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess : 

Thee,  holy  f"on,  adore : 
Spirit  of  truth  and  holiness, 
We  praise  thee  evermore. 

4  The  incommunicable  right. 

Almighty  God,  receive  ! 
Which  angel -choirs,  and  saints  in  lighti 
And  saints  embodied  give. 

5  Three  persons,  equally  Divine, 

We  magnify  and  love  ; 
And  both  the  choirs  ere  long  shall  joio 
To  sing  thy  praise  above, 
43 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

6  Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

(Our  heavenly  soug  shall  be,) 
Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 

In  coeternal  Three  !  C.  Wesley, 

53  Graieful  Praise.     Lev.  xix.  30.        C.  ML 
pREQUEN  T  the  day  of  God  returns 

-^      To  shed  its  quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns; 
How  languid  are  its  liames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive; 
AVe  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hop^ 

And  fit  ns  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end  ; — 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine, 

Before  the  liirone  of  God  appear, 

And  fea.st  on  love  divine  ; — 

5  Where  we  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

shall  all  our  powers  employ  ; 
Delighted  range  the  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

6  To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was.  Is  now, 

And  sha  1  be  evermore.  Browne, 

54  1  Chron.  xxix.  10-13.  C  M. 
T>LESS'D  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 

•*-'     Our  Father.  God,  and  King ! 
Thy  sovereign  goodness  we  record, 
Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 
44 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOI>. 

2  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth  to  me, 

To  every  soul  abound 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  ^tore, 
Enougli  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are  f 

A  rock  that  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 

Thy  constancy  of  love.  C.  Wesley, 

55  God  seen  in  his  works.  C.  M. 

"C^ATHER  above  the  concave  sky, 
-*-  Enthroned  in  light  profound, 
At  thy  command,  the  lightnings  fly, 

And  thunders  roar  around. 

2  O  who  can  see  the  beaming  Sun, 

The  smiling  moon  at  night, 
The  snowy  clouds,  the  countless  stars. 
En  rob' d  with  dazzling  light ; 

3  And  yet  refuse  to  sing  thy  praise, 

In  sweetest  notes  of  love  ? 
Or  echo  to  angelic  lays, 

Which  fill  the  worlds  above? 

4  Whene'er  I  tread  the  blooming  plains 

And  pluck  tlie  fragrant  flower, 
The  luscious  fruits  the  yellow  grains, 
I  see  thy  matchless  power. 
6  What  moves  on  earth,  or  wings  the  air, 
Or  swims  the  swelling  sea, 
Is  but  a  ray  of  life  to  point 
Immortal  man  to  Thee. 

Bishop  Payne. 
45 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 


.156  Psahn  cxxxix.  1-6.  C  ^ 

.  T  ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee : 
-^     In  vain  my  soul  would  try- 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thme  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

Z  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 
Before  they're  formed  within, 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thou  know' St  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge  !  deep  and  high : 
AVhere  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

b  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill. 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

Watt$, 

57  The  God  of  all  Grace.  L.  M. 

[From  the  German.] 

PTERNAL  depth  of  love  divine, 
-*-^     In  Jesus,  God  with  us,  displayed, 
How  bright  thy  beaming  glories  shine  ! 
How  wide  thy  healing  streams  are  spread  I 
8  With  whom  dost  thou  delight  to  dwell  ? 
Sinnei-s,  a  vile  and  thankless  race : 
O  God  !  what  tongue  aright  can  tell 

How  vast  thy  love,  how  great  thy  grace  ? 
46 


riEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GODi 

3  The  dictates  of  thy  sovereign  will 

With  jov  our  grateful  hearts  receiver 
All  thy  delight  in  us  fulfill : 
Lo  I  all  we  are  to  thee  we  give. 

4  To  thy  sure  love,  thy  tender  care, 

Our  flesh,  soul,  spirit,  we  resign: 
O  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there, 
And  seal  th'  abode  forever  thine ! 

Trans,  by  J.  Wesley, 

5g  Psalm  xxxvi.  5-9.  L.  "Vt 

TJIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  C4od, 
-■-■-     Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines: 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep : 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands : 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large. 

Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God  !  how  excellent  thy  grace  I 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs: 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

Watts, 
47 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OP  GOij. 

S9  Pmlm  cxlvii.  1-11.  L.M. 

pRAISE  ye  the  Lord !  'tis  good  to  raise 
-*-      Your  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise : 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  daty  our  delight. 

2  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames; 
He  counts  their  numbei-s,  calls  their  names: 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clouds  along  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
^or  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn ; 
TTe  clothes  the  smiliiig  fields  with  corn: 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply. 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

5  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force, 
The  sprightly  man,  or  warlike  horse. 
The  piercing  wit,  the  active  limb? 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

6  But  saints  are  lovely  in  iiis  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight : 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear; 
He  looks,  and  lovcS  his  image  there. 

WatTs. 

^Q  Opening  Worship.  L.  M. 

r\  THOU,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore, 
^^     We  now  with  all  tiiy  saints  agree. 
And  bow  our  inmost  souls  before 
Thy  glorious,  awful  majesty. 

2  The  King  of  nations  we  proclaim: 

Who  would  not  our  great  .Sovereign  fear  ? 
48 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

AVe  long  t'  experience  all  thy  name, 
And  now  we  come  to  meet  thee  here. 
3  We  come,  great  God,  to  seek  thy  face, 
A^i  for  thy  lo—ng-kindnes-  vait; 

And  O,  how  dreadtul  is  this  place ! 

'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate  I 

1  Tremble  our  hearts  to  tind  thee  nigh, 

To  thee  our  trembling  hearts  aspire; 
And,  lo !  we  see  descend  from  high 
The  pillar  and  the  flame  of  fire. 

5  Still  let  it  on  th'  assembly  stay, 

And  all  the  house  with  glory  All; 
To  Canaan's  bounds  i)oint  out  the  way, 
And  lead  us  to  tliy  holy  hilb 

6  There  let  us  all  with  Jesus  stand, 

And  join  the  general  Church  aboA'e, 
And  take  our  seats  at  thy  right  hand, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

a  Wesler 

61  The  Glory  of  God  L.  M. 

[From  the  German  of  Dr.  Breithaupt.] 

f\  GOD,  tliou  bottomless  abyss ! 
^^     Thee  lo  perfection  who  can  know  ? 
O  height  immense  !     What  words  sufiice 
Thy  countless  attributes  to  show? 

2  Unfathomable  depths  thou  art ! 

O  plunge  me  in  thy  mercy's  sea ! 
Void  of  true  wisdom  is  my  heart: 
AVith  love  embrace  and  cover  me ! 

3  While  thee,  all  infinite,  I  set, 

By  faith,  before  my  ravished  eye, 
My  weakness  bends  beneath  the  weights 
O'erpowered,  I  sink,  I  faint;  I  di€k. 
4  49 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOI>. 

4  Eternity  thy  fountaiu  was 

Which,  like  thee,  no  beginning  knew. 
Thou  wast  ere  time  began  his  race, 

Ere  glowej:!  with  stars  th'  ethereal  blue. 

5  Greatness  unspeakable  is  thine — 

Greatness,  whose  imdiminished  ray, 
When  short-lived  worlds  are  lost,  shall  shine   : 
When  earth  and  heaven  are  fled  away. 

IVanslated  by  J.  Wesl^. 


62  Divine  Majesty.  L.  M.  ] 

"PTEKNAL  Power,  wliose  high  abode  j 

-"-^     Becomes  tlie  grandeur  of  a  God  \ 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
AVhere  stai-s  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  Thee  while  the  first  archange'  sings, 
lie  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings; 
And  ranks  of  sliiuing  thrones  around 
Fall  worshipping,  and  spread  tlie  ground. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  ea  th  and  a.shes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  ]Maker  too  I 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry. 
The  Great,  the  Holy  and  the  High ! 

4  Earth  f  om  afar  hath  heard  thy  fame, 
And  Avorms  have  learned  to  lisp  thy  namej 
But.  ()I  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind  I 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  antl  men  below: 

Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few ! 
A  solemn  rev'rence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

WcUU. 
60 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

03  AU  Things  are  of  God.       L.  M.  6  I* 
'THOU  art,  O  God,  the  life  aud  light 

-*-     Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,'  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even,. 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze, 

Through  opening  vistas,  into  heaven, — 
Those  hues,  that  mark  the  sun's  decline, 
So  soft,  so  radiant.  Lord,  are  thine. 

8  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume^^ 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine 
So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  Spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  Spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh  ; 
Aud  every  flower  that  Summer  wreathes 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye: 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

3ioorer 

Q4  Psalm  xxiii.  L.  M.  6  Lr 

nPHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
-^   And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  c&re : 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  : 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 
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BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOI>, 

2  Wlien  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant^ 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  wearv  wandering  ?le{)s  he  leadS; 
AVhere  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  tiow. 

3  Though  in  the  path  of  death  I  tread. 
With  gloomy  horroi-s  overepread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill,     - 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  deviou-^,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  ray  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

AVith  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  ail  around. 

Addison, 

65  Wondrous  Condescemion.  H.  M 

nnHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
-*-   His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  a&sumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright 
^o  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  si^ht. 

2  The  thundei-s  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 

His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law ; 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace, 

3  Throusrh  all  his  mighty  works 
Amazing  wisdom  shines ; 

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BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

Coufounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  all  their  dark  designs ; 
Strong  is  his  arm.  and  shall  fultill 
His  great  decrees  and  sovereign  will, 
4  And  will  this  sovereign  King 

Of  glory  condescend, 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 

1  love  his  name,  I  love  his  word  ; 
Join  all  my  powers  to  praise  the  Lord. 

Isaac  Wa(t^ 

QQ  Pmbn  xlvii.  5-9.  H.  M. 

/^OD  is  gone  up  on  high 
^^      With  a  triumphant  noise  ; 
The  clarions  of  the  sky 

Proclaim  th'  angelic  joys  I 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

2  God  in  the  flesh  below, 

For  us  he  reigns  above : 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

Our  Jesus'  conqu'ring  love ! 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

3  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  the  Father  given  ; 
By  angel-hosts  adored, 

He  reigns  supreme  in  heaven : 
Join  all  on  earth   rejoice  and  singj 
(ilory  ascril  e  to  glory's  King. 

4  Till  all  tlie  earth,  renewed 

In  righteousness  divine. 
With  all  the  hosts  of  God 
In  one  great  chorus  join, 
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M 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

J(nn  all  ou  earth,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

:^'7  All-mjfficiency.  S.  M. 

Y  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
To  thee,  to  thee  I  call : 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thy  shining  gi-ace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  1  dwell: 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here—* 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 

3  The  smiliugs  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace 

And  nowhere  else  but  there. 
A  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  : 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne^ 

And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 
6  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love. 

Where  all  ray  pleasures  roll  I 
The  circle  where  my  passions  moV*9 

^  ind  centre  of  my  soul. 
6  To  thee  my  spirits  fly, 

with  intiuite  desire: 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  1  lie 

O  Jesus,  raise  me  higher !  Yatis 

,38         Opening  W<n'ship.     Psalm  xcv.        S.  M 
/"^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad 
^•^     And  hynms  of  glory  sing : 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  Go<l, 
The  universal  King. 
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4 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  (iUD. 

1  He  formed  the  deeps  unknowu, 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound : 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne: 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own. 
He  formed  iis  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

2sor  dare  provoke  his  rod  : 
Come,  like  tbe  people  of  his  choice, 

And  own  your  gracious  God,  WaUs. 

t|9  Fsalin  xxiii.  8.  U. 

^PHE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
-■-     I  shall  be  well  supplied  ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  i  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  growg, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear : 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark 
shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 
6  In  spite  of  all  my  foes. 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread. 
My  cup  with  blessings  overtlowsi. 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 


o 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD, 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  CTOWQ  my  followiug  days ; 
Kor  from  thy  house  will  1  remove, 

Xor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise.  WaMA 

TO  ^<"««^'''  ciii.  1-7.  &  VL 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul: 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name^ 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  un thankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins ; 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain  ; 
'Tis  he  who  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 
He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  .sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good : 

He  gives  the  sufferei's  rest : 
The  Lord  hath  judgment  for  the  pr»^rid. 
And  justice  for  th'  oppre  t.  Wattk. 

Yl  .        Glory,  Me.  ni,  Grace.  a  M. 

FATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  .shires, 
-^      How  high  thy  wonders  rise! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  sigiM, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 
2  riiose  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power; 
Their  motions  speak  thy  skill: 
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BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

And  ou  the  wings  of  every  bour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

t  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 
On  all  thy  creatures  writ ; 
They  show  the  labor  of  thy  hands, 
Or  impress  of  thy  feet : 

i  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 
To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms ; 

5  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 

Xor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brighter  shon^ 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 

6  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb- 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains ; 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  nam^ 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

T  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 
In  that  immortal  song  I 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart. 
And  love  connnand  my  tongue. 

Isaac  TFotfi. 

T2  ^•'"^"^  cxlv.  C.  M. 

r  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
-■-^     Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Tiiy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrows  bow  the  spirit  down, 
When  virtue  lies  distressed, 
Beneath  the  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourner  rest. 
6? 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  pains  thy  servant*  feel, 

Thou  liear'st  thy  children's  cry ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fullill, 
Thy  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Thy  niercA'  never  sliall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere: 
Thou  sav'st  the  souls  v/liose  humble  love 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

5  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  tliy  praise, 

And  spread  thy  fame  abroad  ; 
Let  all  the  sous  of  Adam  raise 

The  honors  of  their  God.  Waita. 

•JS  Go(Vs  Condeficension.  O.  M 

f\  THOU,  to  wliom  all  creatures  boxt" 
^^     Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  liow  great  art  thot'' 
IIow  glorious  is  thy  name! 

2  AVhen  heaven,  tliy  glorious  work  on  high. 

Employs  my  wondering  sight  — 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light, — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  choose 

To  keep  him  in  tliy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  race,  that  thou  shouldst  prove 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

4  O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou  I 
How  glorious  is  thv  name  I 

Tate  &  Brady. 

'2^  Omnipr€f<ence  of  God.  L.  M, 

pATHER  of  si)irits,  nature's  God, 
■*-     Our  inmost  thoughts  are  knowu  to  th^' 
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BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOIX 

Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word, 
And  every  private  action  see. 

2  Could  we,  on  mornings  swiftest  wings, 

Pursue  our  dight  through  trackless  air 
Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs, 
Thy  presence  still  would  meet  us  there. 

3  In  vain  may  guilt  attempt  to  fly, 

Concealed  beneath  the  pall  of  night; 
One  glance  from  thy  all-piercing  eye 
Can  kindle  darkness  into  light. 

4  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 

Each  evil  thought,  each  secret  sin, 
And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy. 
Where  nought  impure  shall  enter  in. 

Spirit  of  the  Psalms, 

"75  Wisdom  and  Knouiedye  of  God.      L.  M» 

A  WAKE  my  tongue ;  thy  tribute  bring 
■^^     To  Him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  Him  who  has  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge  I  how  profound! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned; 
Tlie  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
Htj  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  brigiit  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  imfold ; 
Earth,  air  and  mighty  seas  combine 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine, 

4  But  in  redemption,  O,  what  grace ! 

Its  wonders,  O,  what  thought  can  trace! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright ; 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight  I 

Needham, 
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BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOI>. 

76  The  LonFs  Prayer.  L.  M. 

Xj^ATHER  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice 
-*-      Called  forth  thi<  universal  frauiel 
Whose  mercies  over  all  rejoice, 

Through  endler^s  ages  still  the  same: 

2  Thou  by  thy  word  ui-holdest  all; 

Thy  ijounteous  love  to  all  is  showed: 
Thou  hear  St  thy  every  creature's  call ; 
And  tillest  every  mouth  with  good. 

3  In  heaven  thou  teign'st  enthroned  in  light, 

Nature's  expanse  before  tiiee  spread : 
Earth,  air  and  sea  before  thy  sight, 
And  hell's  deep  gloom,  are  open  laid: 

4  Wisdom,  and  might,  and  love,  are  thine: 

Prostrate  before  thy  face  we  fall, 
Confess  thine  attributes  divine. 

And  hail  thee  sovereign  Lord  of  all. 

5  Thee,  sovereign  Lord,  let  all  confess. 

Tiiat  move  in  earth,  or  air.  or  sky; 
Revere  tliy  power,  thy  goodness  bless, 
Tremble  before  thy  piercing  eye. 

6  All  ye  who  owe  to  him  your  birth, 

In  praise  your  every  hour  enifdov: 
Jehovah  reigns:  be  glad,  O  eartii. 
And  shout,  ye  morning  stai-s,  for  joy! 

J.  Wesley. 

•y'l'  God  is  Love.  Ss  &  7s, 

LOD  is  love ;  his  mercy  brighten-^ 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens; 
God  is  wi.sdom,  God  is  love. 
2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever; 
Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
00 


G* 


B' 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD^ 

But  his  mercy  waueth  never; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

S  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seeraeth 
Will  lis  changeless  voodness  pro"e; 
Frosn  tlie  gloom  his  brightness  streameth,. 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above : 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth  ; 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love.  Bonring^ 

78  ^««^»»  cxlviii.  8,  8,  6 

[EGIX,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay, 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey. 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name  : 
Lo !  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  sAvell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
"Wliere  gay,  transporting  beauty  reigns, 

Ye  scenes  divinely  fair  : 
Your  Maker's  wondrous  power  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  formed  your  shining  frame, 

And  breallied  the  tluid  air. 

3  Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound  ; 
While  all  the  adoring  thrones  aroimd 

His  boundless  mercy  sing: 
Let  every  iist'ning  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

4  Let  saints,  redeemed  from  death  and  hell» 
In  louder,  loftier  numbers,  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace: 
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Beyond  creation's  utmost  bounds, 
Above  her  noblest,  sweetest  sounds, 

Declare  Jehovah's  praise.  Ogiivk^ 


SECTION  IV. 

79  The  Prince  of  Peace.  C.  M. 

^O  us  a  child  of  hope  is  bom, 


T 


To  us  a  Son  is  given 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him,  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 

For  evermore  adored, — 
The  AVonderful  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread: 

H  is  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

4  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born ; 

To  us  a  Son  is  given  ; — 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

J.  Momson. 

go  P.sa///j  xcviii.  C.  M. 

TOY  to  the  world — the  Lord  is  come ! 
^      Let  earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
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2  Joy  to  the  earth — the  Saviour  reigns  I 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hilk  and  plainly 
Kepeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  Xo  niore  let  sms  and  sorrows  grow, 

Xor  thorns  infect  the  ground: 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  ru-QS  the  world  with  truth  and  grace  j 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  g»ories  of  his  righteousness, 

And  wonders  of  his  love.  Watts. 

gl  The  Inauguration.  C.  M. 

OEK,  from  on  high,  a  light  divine 
^     <  )n  J  esus  head  descend ; 
And  liear  the  sacred  voice  from  heaven^ 
That  bids  us  all  attend :  - 

2  "  Thi*'  is  my  well-beloved  Son,'' 

Proclaimed  tlie  voice  Divine: 
"Henr  him,"  his  Heavenly  Father  said, 
''  i'  or  all  his  words  are  mine." 

3  His  mission  thus  confirmed  from  heavenj 

Tue  great  Messiah  came, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  taught  to  man, 
in  God,  the  Father's  name. 

4  T!ie  path  of  heavenly  peace  he  showed, 

That  leads  to  bliss  on  higli, 
A\  here  all  his  faithful  foUwers  here 
Shall  live,  no  more  to  die. 

5  O  may  we  then,  who  own  liim  Lord, 

And  his  loved  name  profess, 
By  all  our  words  and  actions  prove 

That  we  his  mind  possess.  Unknownm 

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g2  The  Incarnation.  C.  M. 

IVTORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
^'-*-     And  chant  the  solemn  lay  :  i 

Joy,  ''>ve,  and  gri'*-tude.  comb^^e 
To  uail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaveu  the  rapt'rous  song  began. 

And  sweet  seraphic  lire  I 

Througli  all  the  shining  legions  ran,  ' 

And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew. 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled  : 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Tw'as  more  than  he-iven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  inipetuoiLS  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  rej^eat, 

Glory  to  God  on  high ! 
Good- will  and  peace  are  now  complete: 
Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

6  Hail  Prince  of  Life,  forever  hail  I 

Redeemer,  brother,  friend  1 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life,  shall  fail 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end.  MaJUw 

g3  The  Guiding  Star.  C.  M. 

ORIGHT  was  the  guiding  star,  that  letl, 
^     With  mild,  benignant  ray, 
The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  bed 
Where  our  Redeemer  lay. 
2  But,  lo !  a  brighter,  clearer  light 
Kow  points  to  his  abode ; 
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It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  nigh^ 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

S  O,  haste,  to  follow  where  it  leads; 
The  gracious  call  obey, 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flow"ry  meads. 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  O,  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 
Wliile  light  and  grace  are  giv'n: 
Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth, 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  heav'n. 

Spir.  of  the  Pi, 

g4  Jude  24,  25.  S.  M. 

^yO  God.  the  only  w  ise, 
-*-      Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bi'ing. 

2  'Tis  his  altnighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

S  He  will  present  our  souls, 

L'nblemished  and  complete, 
Itefore  the  glory  of  liis  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  aroimd  the  throne; 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace^ 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

t  To  our  Eedeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  Avith  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

And  everlasting  songs.  Waits, 


OF   CHRIST. 

S5  The  Victory  of  the  Cross.  S.  M. 

TESUS,  the  Conqueror,  reigns, 

^    In  glorious  strength  arrayed; 

His  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 

And  bids  the  earth  be  glad: 

2  Ye  sous  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love  ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice^ 
To  him  who  rules  above. 

3  Extol  his  kingly  power; 

Kiss  the  exalted  Son, 
AVho  died,  and  lives  to  die  no  mor^ 
High  on  his  Fathers  throne: 

4  Our  Advocate  with  God, 

He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  througli  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  victory  of  his  cross. 

Charks  Wedey, 

96  Atoning  Sacrifice.  S.  M, 

^OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peao^ 
Or  wash  awav  the  stain. 


N 


2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Larnb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  : 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine,— 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
.    And  there  confess  mv  sin. 


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OF   CHRIST. 

87  «  Unto  m  a  Child  is  BwnP  %.  M» 

"PATHER,  our  hearts  we  lift 
-'-      Up  to  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  thank  thee  for  the  precious  gift 
Of  thine  incarnate  Sou ! 

2  The  gift  unspeakable 

We  thankfully  receive, 
And  to  the  world  thy  goodness  tell, 
And  to  thy  glory  live. 

3  Jesus,  the  holy  child, 

Doth,  by  his  birth,  declare 
That  God  and  man  are  reconciled, 
And  one  in  him  we  are. 

4  A  peace  on  earth  he  brings, 

Which  never  more  shall  end: 
The  1  ord  of  hosts,  the  King  of  kings, 
Declares  himself  our  frieud. 

5  His  kingdom  from  above 

He  doth  to  us  impart, 
And  pure  benevolence  and  love 

O'erilow  the  faithful  heart.         C  Fes%. 

%%  "  Unto  us  a  Son  is  given."  L.  M. 

^yO  us  a  child  of  royal  birth, 

-■-      Heir  of  the  promises,  is  given  ! 

Th'  Invisible  appears  on  earth, 

The  Bon  of  man,  the  God  of  heaven. 
2  A  Saviour  born,  in  love  supreme 

He  comes,  our  fallen  souls  to  raise: 
He  comes,  his  people  to  redeem. 
With  all  his  plenitude  of  grace. 
S  The  Christ,  by  raptured  seers  foretold, 
Filled  with  th'  eternal  Spirit'8  power,.. 
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OF   CHRIST. 

Prophet,  and  Priest  and  King,  behold, 
And  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  adore. 
4  The  Lord  of,  hosts,  the  God  most  high, 
Who  quits  his  throne  on  earth  to  live, 
With  joy  we  welcome  from  the  sky, 
With  faith  into  our  hearts  receive, 

S9  Gal.  vi.  14.  L.  M; 

\^HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
'  ^       On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  mos^ 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  I 
Did  e'er  such  love. and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  j  ich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  Avhole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  Divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all.       W0tiai 

90  ^^^  Exemplary  Life.  L.  M 

ATY  dear  Kedeemer.  and  my  Lord, 
■^■^     I  read  my  diity  in  thy  word; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  def 'rence  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  miDe. 
6S 


OF    CHRIST. 

8  Gold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witness  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conliict,  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;   make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  lie -e: 
Then  (iod,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
x-Vmong  the  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb.  WatfK 

0£  The  Tnmnmtion.  7'4^ 

XT  ARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
-■-*-     'Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercv  mild; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  i" 
Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise. 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem!" 

Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord ; 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb ; 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity  I 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  t'  appear, 
Jesus  our  Immanuel  here. 

Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come  ! 

Fix  in  us  thy  humble  home: 

Kise,  the  woman's  conqu'ring  seed, 

Bruise  in  us  the  serpent's  head  ; 

Adam's  likeness  now  efface, 

Stamp  thine  image  in  its  place: 

Second  Adam  from  above, 

Reinstate  us  in  thy  love.  C   Wesley, 


o 


OF    CHRIST. 

,02  Brazen  Ser petit. 

THAT  I  could  look  to  thee^ 
Jesus,  lifted  up  for  me^ 
Me,  A  wounded  Israelite, 
Me,  expiring  in  thy  sight! 

2  Guilt,  the  serpent's  sting,  I  feel, 
A  nguish  inconcei  v  able, 
Bleeding,  gasping  on  the  ground, 
Dying  of  the  pois'nous  wound. 

3  But,  with  a  believing  eye, 
If  I  can  my  Lord  espy, 
Hanging  on  the  sacred  pole, 
I,  e'en  I,  shall  be  made  whole. 

4  Give  me  now  to  find  thee  near, 
Now  as  crucified  appear: 

Life  is  through  thy  wounds  alone; 
Mine  to  heal,  displav  thv  own. 

a  Wesley 

:93  The  Star  of  Bethlehem.  L.  SL 

'\\/'HEN",  marshaird  on  the  nightly  plain,  | 
'  '       The  gl'tt'ring  hosts  bestud  the  sky,      ; 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train. 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  I  hark  I  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethleliem  \ 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark. 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blow'd 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze; 

Death-struck,  I  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem ; 
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OF    CHRIST. 

When  suddenly  a  stnr  arose — • 
It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 

5  It  was  my  guide,  mv  light,  mine  all ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease ; 
And,  through  the  stomi  and  danger's  thrall^ 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moor'd,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  for  evermore — 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

H.  K.  White. 

^4:  Believe  and  be  saved.  L,  M, 

John  iii.  16,  17,  18. 

XT  OT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 
-^^      Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear  > 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

i  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, — 

He  lov'd  the  race  of  man  so  well, — 
He  sent  his  Son,  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

«  Simmers,  believe  the  Saviour's  word  ; 
Trust  in  liis  mighty  name,  and  live; 
A  thousand  joys  liis  lips  afford  ; 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

tf  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  his  grace; 
tMio  God's  eternal  Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 


Waits. 


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OF    CHRIST. 

35  ^'^  Suffering  and  Crucijixion  of  Christ.  L.  M. 
Matt,  xxvii.  20-53. 
VE  that  pass  by,  beliold  the  Man! 
-■-      The  man  of  griefs  condemned  for  you. 
The  Lamb  of  God,  for  f-inuers  slain. 
Weeping  to  Calvarv  pursue  I 

2  See  I  how  his  back  the  scourges  tear, 

While  to  the  bloody  pillar  bound! 
The  ploughers  made  long  furrows  there, 
Till  all  his  body  is  one  wound. 

3  Nor  can  he  thus  their  hate  assuage; 

His  innocence  to  death  pui-sued, 
Must  fully  glut  their  utmost  rage. 

Hark  I  how  they  clamor  for  his  blood  * 

4  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood! 
His  sacred  limbs,  exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood  I 

5  See,  there!  his  temples  crown'd  with  thorns 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide! 

His  streaming  feet  transtixt  and  torn ! 

The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side ' 

6  Where  is  the  King  of  Glory  now  ? 

The  everlasting  Sou  of  C)od  I 
The  Immortal  hangs  his  languid  brow: 
The  Almighiv  faints  beneath  iiis  load! 

C    Wedey. 

^Q  Av'"//)  ^'-^'"lA  Reigning.  I..  AL 

IJE  dies  !  the  Friend  c^f  sinners  dies! 
-*-*^      Lo  :  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  tlie  skies; 

A  sudden  tremding  shakes  the  ground: 


OF    CHRIST. 

Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  loads 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

2  Here's  love  aud  grief  beyond  degree: 

'i  he  Lord  of  gU)ry  dies  for  man ! 
But  lo  I  what  suddeu  joys  we  see! 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  ! 
The  rising  God  foi-sakes  the  tomb  ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  courts  he  Hies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

3  Break  oft'  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliv'rer  reigns: 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 

Aud  led  the  monster  death  in  chains! 
Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King! 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  sa\e  I  " 
Then  ask  the  monster,  "  Where's  thy  sting?" 

And,  *'  Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave?*' 

IVatta, 

97  '•  It  is  finished:'  L.  AL 

^IS  finished  I  The  Messiah  dies, 
Cut  oft"  for  sins,  but  not  his  own  I 
Accomplished  is  the  sacrifice, 

The  great  redeeming  work  is  done. 
'Tis  finished  !   All  the  debt  is  paid : 

Justice  Divine  is  satisfied  : 
The  grand  and  full  atonement  made: 

God  for  a  guilty  world  hath  died. 
The  veil  is  rent  in  Christ  alone: 

The  living  way  to  heaven  is  seen : 
The  middle  wall  is  broken  down, 
And  all  mankind  may  enter  in. 
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OF   CHRIST. 

4  The  types  and  figure.s  are  fulfilled : 
Exacted  is  the  legal  pain : 
The  precious  promises  are  sealed  : 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  is  slain, 

-5  Saved  from  the  legal  curse  I  am ; 

My  Saviour  hangs  on  yonder  tree: 
See  there  the  meek   expiring  Lamb  I 
'Tis  finished  I  lie  expires  for  me. 

6'.  Wesley. 

3g  Rejoice  evermore.  H.  M, 

OEJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King! 
-■-*'     Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus,  the  ^aviour,  reigns, 

The  (7od  of  truth  and  love; 
When  he  !iad  pui-ged  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above ; 
Lift  up  your  liearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 

4  He  sits  at  <  rod's  right  hand 

Till  all  his  fot-s  submit, 
And  bow  to  his  conunand, 

And  fall  beneath  his  feet ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  u[>  your  voioe; 
Rejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 


OF    CHRIST. 

5  He  -ill  his  foes  shall  quell, 

And  all  our  sins  destroy  ; 
Let  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  sera[)hic  joy  ; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  1  say,  rejoice. 

6  Eejoice  in  glorious  hope  ; 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  u[> 

To  their  eternal  home  ; 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound, — Kejoice! 
Charles  Weslejfa 

99  Various  Offices  of   Christ.  H.  M. 

TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
^      Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew. 
That  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  liis  worth. 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Kiaviour  forth. 

2  But  0 1  what  gentle  terms, 

W^hat  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 
Mine  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  Arrayed  in  mortal  flesh, 

The  Cov'nant- Angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 

And  pardons  in  his  hands: 
Commissioned  from  his  Father's  throna 
To  make  his  grace  to  mortals  knowu.J 
t  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name: 
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OF    CHRIST. 

By  thee  the  jovful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came, — 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  Heaven. 

5  Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern  and  my  Guide  ; 
And  through  this  desert  laud 

Still  keep  me  near  thy  side : 
O  let  my  feet  ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek  the  crooked  way.   Watta. 

100  High  Priest.  H.  M. 

TESUS,  my  great  High  Priest, 
^      Offered  his  blood  and  died. 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

2  My  Adrocnte  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high  : 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 

And  lays  his  thunder  by  : 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  turn  his  heart,  his  love  away. 

S  O  thou  almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqu'ior  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing: 
Thine  is  the  power:  beliold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  thy  feet. 

4  Now  let  my  soul  arise. 

And  tread  the  tempter  down; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown : 
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OF   CHRIST, 

A  feeble  saint  shall  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  war^ 
5  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

I  »f  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
^  uperior  power,  and  guardian  grace.     Watts, 
\Qi  It  is  finished.  8,  7,  4. 

IJ  ARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
-■-'-     Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See  !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  ; 

"  It  Ls  finished :  "     . 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 
2  "  It  is  finished  !  "  O  what  pleasure 
Do  these  precious  words  afibrd  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord  : 

"  It  is  finished :  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 
a  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ; 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name  ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

Jonathan  Evans. 

102  ^^i«  Star  in  the  East.  30th  11,  1 0, 11, 10. 
T3R.IGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
-■^     morning. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aidt 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 
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OF   CHRIST. 

2  Cold,  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  bed  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  him.  in  slumber  reclining, — 
Maker,  and  ^Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all- 

3  Say  shall  we  yield  iiim   in  costly  devotion, 

bdoi-s  of  Eden  and  oli'rings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountaiu,  and  pearls  of  tlie  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 
mine? 

4  Vainly  we  ofler  each  ample  oblation ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure; 
Kicher  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  pray'rs  of  the  jwor. 

103  The  Birth  of  Christ.  Luke  ii.  II-IC.  1  Is. 
TJt  ITHER,  ye  faithful,  haste  with  songs  of 
-*-■-     trium})h, 

To  ]>ethlehem  go,  the  Lord  of  Life  to  meet; 
To  you,  this  day,  is  born  a  Prince  and  >aviour, 
C),  come,  and  let  us  worsiiip  at  liis  feet. 

2  O,  Jesus  I  for  such  wondious  condescension, 

Our  praise  and  reverence  are  an  ofiering  meet, 
!Now    is   the    Word   made    flesh,    and    dnelis 
among  us, 
O,  coi^ie,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

3  Shout  his  almighty  name,  ye  choirs  of  angtl!^. 

Let  the  cehstial  courts  his  praise  repeat; 
Unto  our  God  be  glory  in  (lie  higliest; 
(),  come,  and  let  us  worshi})  at  his  feet. 

104  ^ '''^  Incanuttion.  h,  7,8,7.1 
1-1  AKK  I  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
-*--*-     Sweetly  sounvling  through  the  skies? 
L/o!  th'  angelic  host  rejoices, 

Heavejilv  hallelujahs  rise. 


OF   CHRIST. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy? 
Glory  in  tlie  highest  gh-)ry  ! 
Gk>ry  be  to  God  most  high  I 

3  Peace  on  earth,  goodwill  from  heaven, 

Keaching  far  as  man  is  found  : 
Souls  redeem'd  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed, 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing: 
O!  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

5  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  him. 

Learn  his  name  and  taste  his  joy: 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  Lefore  him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  liigh  ! 
G  Let  us  leani  the  wondrous  story 
Of  our  great  Eedeemer's  birth: 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory 

Till  it  cover  all  the  earth.  Cmoood, 

:?05  Lnhe  ii.  8-14.  C.  M. 

W/'HILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 
'^  night. 

All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  an'jel  of  the  l.ord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind.) 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line. 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign ; 


OF   CHRIST. 

4  **The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 
To  human  view  display'd, 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid."  Patrick. 

106       Design  and  object  of  his  Advent.       C.  M. 
TT  ARK,  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes— 
-*--■■     The  kSaviour,  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes,  the  pris  ner  to  release, 

In  iSatan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice, 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  tbe  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  wounded  soul  to  cure, 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Pi-inee  of  peace. 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim. 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  thy  beloved  name.  Doddridge. 

J_Q'7  Stupendous  love.  C  M. 

pLUXGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
-*-      We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 
2  With  pitying  eyes  tlie  Prince  of  grace 
Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  s-'w,  andjO  amazing  love)  I 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 
80 


OF   CHRIST. 

3  Do\vn  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  ha^jte  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  I 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 
6  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys, 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told  I  WoUa, 

108  ^^  Fowntaui  of  Atonement.  C.  M,- 

^PHERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
-'-     Drawn  from  immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  tlood, 
Lose  all  tiieir  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
A\'ash  all  my  sins  away. 

8  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Uliurch  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faitli,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  h:is  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  i  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

ni  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue    ' 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.  Coivpen 

6  81 


OF    CHRIST. 

109  The  Crucifixion.  CM. 
OEIIOLD  the  Saviour  of  maukind 

^     Nailed  to  the  shamei'nl  tree  I 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  I 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans!  while  nature  shakee^ 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  l>end  I 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
I  he  s(did  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done  I  the  precious  ransom's  paid  I 

"  Keceive  my  soul  I "  he  cries : 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head  I 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies  I 

4  But  soon  lie"  11  break  death's  envious  chain. 

And  in  full  glory  shine: 
O  Lamb  of  Ciod,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love,  like  thine?      -S'.  Wndey,  Sr 

110  Coronation  of  Christ.  C.  M. 
\  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesas'  Oimiel 

'^^     Let  angeLs  prostrate  fall : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all .' 
2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, — 
A  remnant  weak  aud  small, — 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
8  Ye  (jentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 
Th-  wormwood  and  the  gall: 
Go,  s}>rea  i  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  hinj  Lord  of  all. 
82 


OF   CHRIST 

5  0  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throngs 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall  I 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all,        PerroneL 

111  "/«/u  the  Way:'  L.M. 
FESL'S,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 

^      He  whom  I  lix  my  'lopes  upon; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  1  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

■^'11  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  1  found  it  not : 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  »Saviour  say, 
"Come  hitiier,  soul,  I  am  thp:  way." 

6  Lol  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am ; 
2sothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
AVhat  a  dear  Saviour  1  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say, "'  Behold  the  way  to  God  I "   Cennkk, 

112  "  Ocer  all,  God  blessed  forever:'        L.  iL 
'T'HE  day  of  Christ,  the  day  of  God,> 

We  humbly  hope  with  joy  to  se^ 
Washed  in  the  sanctifying  blood 
Of  an  expiring  Deity — 
83 


OF   CHRIST. 

2  Who  did  for  us  his  life  resign : 

There  is  do  other  God  but  one; 
For  all  the  plenitule  divine 
Kesides  in  the  eternal  Son. 

3  Spotless,  smcere,  without  offense,  ' 

O  may  we  to  his  day  remain  I  • 

Who  trust  the  blood  of  Christ  to  cleanse 
Our  souls  from  every  sinful  stain. 

4  Lord,  we  believe  the  promise  sure  ! 

The  purchased  Comforter  impart ! 

Apply  tliy  blood  to  make  us  pure — 

To  keep  us  pure  in  life  and  heart  I 

5  Then  let  us  see  that  day  supreme,      * 

When  none  thy  Godhead  shall  deny  I 
Thy  sovereign  majesty  blaspheme, 
Or  count  thee  less  than  the  Most  High. 

a  Wesley 
113  L.M. 

Praise  to  God  for  ?ds  Perfections  and  Providence. 
pRAISE  ye  the  Lord :  my  heart  shall  join 
-*-     In  work  so  pleiisant,  so  divine: 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being,  last- 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God:  he  made  tlie  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train; 
And  none  shall  tind  his  promise  vain. 

3  His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 

He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor. 
He  helps  the  st  anger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

4  He  loves  the  saints;  he  knows  them  well. 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell: 

84 


N' 


OF   CHRIST. 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains.  Watts, 

|l4  The  Grace  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

OW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul;  awake,  my  tongue: 

Ilosanna  to  th'  Eternal  Name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  pioclaim. 
2  See,  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 

'Jhe  brightest  image  of  his  grace: 

God,  in  the  pei-son  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  wo  ks  outdone. 
S  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 

Proclaim  the  wise  the  powerful  God ; 

And  thy  rich  glories,  from  afar. 

Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star  : 
4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands. 

The  noble-t  labor  of  thy  hands; 

The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 

Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies.      Watts. 

115  Eesurredion.  C.  M. 

'T^HE  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears, 

To  set  in  blood  no  more : 
Adore  the  Scatt'rer  of  your  feai-s, 
.Your  rising  Sun  adore. 

2  The  saints,  when  he  resigned  his  breath, 

Unclosed  their  sleeping  eyes  ; 
He  l)reaks  again  the  bands  of  death, 
Ag.iin  the  dead  arise. 

3  Alone  the  dreadful  race  he  ran, 

Alone  the  wine-press  trod: 
He  dies  and  suiters  as  a  maa; 
He  rises  as  a  God. 

•85 


OF    CHRIST. 

4  lu  vain  the  sione.  the  watcli,  the  seal, 
Forbid  an  early  ri.se 
To  him  who  breaks  the  gates  of  liell, 

And  opens  paradise.  6.  We^dey,  Jr. 

116  BejoicoH/  ini,W.  Rism  Chrlsl.  CM. 

\  ^VAKE,  ghid  son!  I  awake  I  awake  I 
^^      Tiiv  Lord  has  risen  long; 
Go  to  his  grave,  and  with  thee  take, 
Both  tuneful  heart  and  song. 

2  AVliere  life  is  waking  all  around, 

V\  here. love's  sweet  voices  sing, 
The  tirst  bright  Idossoin  may  be  found 
Of  an  etern  il  s))ring. 

3  The  shade  and  gloom  of  life  are  fled 

This  resurrection  day; 
Henceforth  in  Christ  are  no  more  dead, 
The  gi-ave  hath  no  more  prey.     * 

4  In  Christ  we  live,  in  Christ  we  sleep, 

In  Christ  we  wake  and  rLse, 
And  the  sad  tears  death  makes  us  weep. 
Pie  wipes  from  all  our  eyes. 

5  Then  wake,  glad  heart  I  awake  I  awake  I 

And  seek  thy  risen  Lord ! 
Joy  in  his  resurrectic>n  take, 

And  comfort  in  his  word  I        S.  B.  MonseSL 

11*7  .l-^rcmion  Day.  7* 

AIL  the  day  that  sees  him  rise, 
Ravished  from  our  wistful  eyes  I 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  his  native  heaven. 
There  :he  pompous  triumph  waits: 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates! 
86 


H 


OF   CHRIST. 

Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in ! 

3  Circled  round  with  angel  powers, 
Their  triumphant  Lord  and  ours, 
Conqueror  over  death  and  sin, — 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  I 

4  Him  though  liighest  heaven  receives, 
Still  he  loves  tlie  earth  he  leaves; 
Tliough  returning  to  liis  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

5  See,  lie  lifts  liis  liands  above  I 
See,  he  shows  the  prints  of  love ! 
Hark,  his  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessing-s  on  his  Church  below  ! 

6  Saviour,  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  abiive  y(ui  azure  height, 
(irant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise. 
Following  tiiee  beyond  the  skies. 

lis  -^^'^^  Lord  is  Risen.  7 

in  HEIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  again, 
^     Chris^  hath  broken  every  chain  ; 
Hark  I  angelic  voices  cry. 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 
Hallelujah  I  Praise  the  Lord  ! 

2  He  who  gave  for  us  his  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
L'^  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day! 
\Ve,  too.  sing  for  joy.  and  say. 

Hallelujah  1  Praise  the  Lord! 

3  He  who  bore  all  pain  and  loss, 
Comfortless,  upon  the  cross, 

87 


OF   CHRIST. 

Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us,  and  hears  our  cry : 
Hallelujah  !  Praise  the  Lord! 

4  Now  he  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we,  too  may  enter  heaven! 
Hallelujah!  Praise  the  Lord ! 
[Michael  Weisse.   Tr.  by  Miss  C.  Winkworth.'] 

119  ^^6  -^^''^  '^  -Risen.  7«. 

/CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
^^     Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  -  and  earth,  reply. 

2  l.ove's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
I  o!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 

l.o !  he  sets  in  Wood  no  more. 

3  Vain  tlie  stone  the  Avatch,  the  seal. 
Christ  has  bui-st  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  ri^se; 
Christ  hatii  opened  paradise. 

4  Lives  agaifi  our  glorious  King; 
Where  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save; 
Where's  thy  victory,  boosting  Grave? 

.5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

Charles  TTes/ey. 
88 


o^ 


OF   CHRIST. 

120  -^^^'^  which  passeth  Kmidedge.       L.  IC 
[From  the  Latin  of  St.  Bernard.] 

|F  Him  who  did  salvation  bring 
I  could  forever  think  and  sing : 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  given  f 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heaven: 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
-Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blushed  in  blood, 
He  closed  his  eyes  to  show  us  God : 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know- 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan  ! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly : 
I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry: 

Ah  I  wh(,  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 
Ah  I  who  tliut  loves  can  love  enough? 

121  Rev.Y.V2-U.  L.  M. 

TSriIAT  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 
*  '      To  thee.  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  .sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name? 
2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain. 

The  Prince  of  life,  that  groaned  and  died; 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 
S  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due 

Who  stood  condemned  at  Pilate's  bar : 
89 


OF    CHRIST. 

"Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Though  he  was  charged  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 

Yet  he  sustained  amazing  loss : 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 

Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head. 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  our  sin,  and  curse,  and  pain; 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name. 

And  every  creature  say,  Amen  I  Wat(». 

122  ^««'-  V.  11-13.  C.  JVL 

,  r^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
^^     With  angels  round  the  throne: 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues. 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  hearts  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give,  '. 

Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one  ' 

To  bless  the  sacred  name  j 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne,  \ 

And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


Walls. 


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OF    CHKIST. 

123  The  Name  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

OW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 


H 


And  drives  awav  his  fea 


2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Xame,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place; 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Brother,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  VN'ay,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart. 

And  cold  my  warmest  thougiit ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  {.raise  thee  as  I  ought. 


Newton. 


124  TJie  T,-ue  Light.  7s,  6 1 

pHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
^  Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near, 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn. 
Unaccompanied  by  thee ; 
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OF    CHRIST. 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see; 
Till  thou  inward  life  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  tliis  soul  of  mine; 

Pierce  tlie  gloom  (»f  .sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine; 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  iud  more  thyself  dis[ilay, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Chru-les  H"es?^. 


125  Hock  of  Ages.  7s  6  lines. 

T)  OCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wound  d  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure. 
Save  from  wrath  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Could  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
These  for  sin  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone: 
In  my  hand  no  price  1  bring, 
►Simply  to  thy  cross  1  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  tiiis  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyes  bhall  cl-se  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Kock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

Tapladyi 
92 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 
SECTION  V. 

126  Sanctifying  Influence.  fi,  M, 

nOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
^-^     Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  <  ur  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith. 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

6  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

Hart 

12T  ^^'•^'   I'lll'K^nceH  Sought.  S.  M. 

ipOME,  Holy  S})irit,  come, 
^     With  energy  Divine. 
And  on  this  poor,  benighted  soul, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
93 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT* 

2  O  melt  this  frozen  lieart ; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew  I 

3  The  profit  will  be  mine, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise; 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

Beddoms. 
128  Spirit  of  Faith.  S.  M. 

QPIRIT  of  faith  come  down, 
^     Reveal  the  things  of  God  ; 
And  make  to  us  the  Godhead  known. 

And  witness  with  the  blood  : 
'Tis  thine  the  blood  t'  apply, 

And  give  us  eyes  to  see. 
Wlio  did  for  every  sinner  die, 
Hath  surely  died  f-r  me. 
*2  No  man  can  truly  say 

That  Jesus  is  the  Lord. 
Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word ; 
Then,  only  then,  we  feel 

Our  int'rest  in  his  blood; 
And  cry  with  joy  unspeakable, 
'*  Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God  !  " 
3  O  that  the  world  might  know 
That  all  atoning  Lamb  ! 
Spirit  of  faith,  descend,  and  show 

The  virtue  of  his  name  : 
The  grace  which  all  may  find, 
The  saving  power,  impart ; 
And  testify  to  all  mankind, 
And  speak  in  tvery  heart. 

a  Wesley 
94 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

129  Bevelaiions  of  the  Spirit.  CM. 
CPIRIT  Divine  attend  our  prayer, 

^  And  make  our  hearts  thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power: 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 

2  Come  as  the  light,  to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe  ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Copie  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame: 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  bo 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  wind,  with  rushing  sound, 

With  Pentecostal  grace ; 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known 
To  all  the  human  race. 

5  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power ; 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  I 

Andrew  Reed, 

130  ^^  Enlightening  Spirit.  C.  M. 

/^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire; 
^     Let  us  thine  intiiience  prove; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 
Fountain  of  life  and  love. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  moved  by  thee 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke, 
Unlock  the  truth,  thyself  the  key; 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dov^ 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night ; 
95 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 

On  our  disordered  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 
4  God,  through  himself,  we  then  shall  know 
If  thou  within  us  shine ; 
And  sound,  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
The  depths  of  love  divine. 

Charles  Wesle*/. 

131  Regeneration  by  the  Spirit.  CM. 
'^OT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

•^^      Nor  rites  that  God  has  given,  . 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace, 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind. 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  their  long  sleep  of  death, 
On  lieavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath.  WaUx 

132  Reviving  Spirit.  C.  M. 
INTERNAL  Spirit,  (^od  of  truth, 

■*-^     Our  contrite  hearts  inspire; 
Revive  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 
2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind_, 
With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed ; 
'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 
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THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  siu, 

Whate'er  that  sin  may  be, 
That  we,  with  humble,  holy  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear 

That  we  are  sons  of  Ciod, 
Redeemed  from  sin,  from  death  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

Prate  s  Col 

J33  ^^^^   Quickenings  Implored.  C.  M^ 

<0"V<E,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers. 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  beloW, 

Fond  of  the-se  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  re  -.ch  eternal  joys  I 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  va'n  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosann;js  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  And  shall  we  then  forever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit.  Heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours.  WaiU^ 

134       The  Interpreter.     After  Sermon.        C.  M- 
'THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
-*-      And  brings  the  truth  to  sight : 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page. 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 

3  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
His  truths  upon  tlie  nations  rise, — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

Coxoper, 

135  ^^^  Prmimd  Comforter.  L.  M, 

TESUS,  we  on  the  words  depend, 
*       Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here, 
"  The  Father  in  my  name  shall  send 
The  Holy  Ghost*  the  Comforter." 

2  That  heavenly  Teacher  of  mankind, 

That  Guide  infallible,  impart, 
To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind, 

And  write  them  on  our  faithful  heart. 

3  That  peace  of  God.  that  peace  of  thine, 

O  might  he  now  to  us  bring  in, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  power  divine, 
And  make  an  end  of  fear  and  sin! 

4  The  length  and  breadth  of  love  reveal,  • 

The  height  and  depth  of  Deity; 
And  all  the  sons  of  glory  seal, 

And  change  and  make  as  all  like  thee. 

a  Wesl^. 
98 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT. 

136  Our  Guide.  L.  M. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
^Vith  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  (jruardian,  thou  our  Guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

Which  we  must  take  t)  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ — the  living  way  ; 
2sor  let  us  from  his  pastures  sti'ay  ; — 

4  Lead  ils  to  God, — our  final  rest  — 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest  ; 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share  — 
Fullness  of  joy  forever  there.  Brou-ne, 

137  The  work  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  7a. 

LIOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
'--*-     Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 

Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 

Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine. 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
99 


G^ 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 

Cast  down  every  klol-throne, 
Beign  supreme — aud  reign  alone. 

Andrew  Heed. 

]|38  Earnest  of  Endless  Rest.  7%, 

.RACI0U8  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine  I 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  rue ; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blocnl. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
J^reathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest,  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray ; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine ; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

John  Stoeker. 

139         Beceive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost.       L.  M.  ^•t 
John  20 :  22. 
r^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
^     And  lighten  with  celestial  fire ; 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art. 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart: 
Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
2  Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight ; 
Anoint  aud  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace ; 
100 


GOSPKL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

3  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  tliee,  of  both,  to  be  but  one  ; 
That  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song : 
Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  >on,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

Gregorian  Chant — Tr,  by  J.  Gosin* 


SECTION  VI. 

<i$o${]%l    luaitations    o^uft 
Earning* 

l40  '^^'■^  hearty  welcome.  L.  M. 

/^OME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feaat; 
^     IvCt  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call; 
The  invitation  Ls  to  all: 

Come,  all  the  world !  come,  sinner,  thou ; 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  oppressed. 
Ye  restless  wand' re rs  after  rest. 

Ye  poor,  and  maimed,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive : 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live: 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain. 
Nor  sufler  him  to  die  in  vain. 

101 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

5  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes,  « 

That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice  !  ^ 

His  offered  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace  I  C.  Wesley 

241  ^^^^  Gospel  Supper.  L.  M, 
O IXNERS,  obey  the  gospel.word  I 

^     Haste  to  the  supper  of  my  Lord  I 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day; 
All  things  are  ready  ;  come  away. 

2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own. 
And  kiss  his  late-returning  son : 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  of  his  love  ^ 
Just  now  your  hardness  to  remove,: 
T'  apply  and  witness  with  the  blood,       * 
And  wash  and  seal  the  sons  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate : 
Tuning  their  harps,  they  long  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace 

5  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Are  ready  with  theirvshining  host : 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, 
"  The  deads  alive  1  the  lost  is  found  ! " 

C.  Wesley, 

242  Invitation  and   Wantin/f.  S-  ]VL 
''PHE  Lord  declares  his  will, 

And  keeps  the  world  in  awe ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 
2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face, 
And,  smiling  from  above, 
102 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

»Sends  dewn  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Th'  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  These  sacred  words  impart 

Our  Maker's  just  commands ; 
The  pity  of  his  raeltiug  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

4  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 

We  take  the  oflered  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 

And  trust  his  promises.  Watts» 

143  ^^^  Spirit  Inviting.  S.  M» 

fT^HE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
-'-      Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come ; " 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  "  Come  I " 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come  ; " 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O,  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come : " 
Lord,  even  so ;  we  wait  thy  hour ; 
O  blest  Kedeemer,  come. 

Epis.  CoL 

14.4  ^^  Warning.  "  S.  M. 

4  ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
-^^     And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
Ahd  not  a  single  soul  escape 
H^  all-discerning  eyes? — 
103 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips' 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound, 
And  through  the  millions  of  the  damned 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? — 
-3  '•  Depart  from  me.  accursed, 
To  everlasting  flame. 
For  rebel-angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terroi-s  of  that  day. 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  gentle  voice 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  I 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 

And  find  salvation  there.  Doddridgt 

\4:h  Living  temples.  S.  M 

A  ND  will  the  mighty  God, 
-^     Whom  heaven  cannot  contain. 
Make  me  his  temple  aud  abode, 
And  in  me  live  and  reign  ? 
2  Come,  Spirit  of  ihe  Lord. 

Teacher  aud  heavenly  Guide  I 
Be  it  according  to  thy  word, 
And  in  my  heart  reside. 
t  O  Holy,  Holy  Ghost ! 

Pervade  this  soul  of  mine: 
In  me  renew  thy  Pentecost, 
Reveal  thy  power  divine  I 
104 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNINGU 

4  Make  it  my  highest  bliss 

Thy  blessed  fruits  to  know ; 
Thy  j<\v,  aud  peace,  aud  gentleness, 
Goodness  and  faith  to  show. 

5  Be  it  my  greatest  fear 

Thy  hoi  ness  to  grieve; 
Walk  in  tiie  ^Spirit  even  here, 

And  in  the  Spirit  live.    George  Rawson, 

146  ^•<^"'«^'  1^'-  i-'5-  ^'-  M- 

T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
^-^     And  every  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  I  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  svith  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  liath  pre[)ared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetite 
The  rich  piovision  taste. 

4  Ho!  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  jiine  away  and  die, 
Here  ymi  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean,  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance,  flows 
Like  tl'  ods  of  milk  and  wine. 
(  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
iStaud  open  night  and  day : 
Lord,  we  are  ct  me  to  seek  supplies, 

And  drive  our  wants  awav.  Waits, 

105 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNI> 

|_41'  Come  to  Jesus. 

/^OME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^-^     A  thoiLsand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  IHce  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts.  ril«enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose: 

3  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone. 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  panion  gives; 
Perhaps  he  nm'  command  my  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  Perhaps  he  may  admit  my  plea, 

Perliaps  he  '11  hear  my  prayer; 
Lut  if  I  perish,  i  will  pray 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away.  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 

7  But  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought, 

When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
This  were  to  d  e    delightful  thought  i) 
As  sinner  never  died.  E.  Jones. 

148  The  Free  Invitation.  C  M- 

'T^HE  Saviour  calls, — let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  Sdind; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 
106 


2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  .streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  heultii,  and  bliss,  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  saeied  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain ; 
(Immortal  famtain!  full  supplies !) 
Xor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come;  Ms  mercy's  voice; 

The  gracious  call  obey : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, — 
And  can  you  yet  delay? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts! 

To  thee  let  sinners  f!y, 
And  talce  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts; 
And  drink,  and  never  die.  Steele. 

149  Revelation  in.  20.  CM. 

/'^'^OME,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 
^-^     Our  common  Saviour  pn.ise: 
To  him,  with  joyful  voices  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 

Of  every  sinner's  heart ; 
The  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more, 
Or  force  him  to  depart, 

3  Through  grace  we  hearken  to  thy  voice. 

Yield  to  be  s  ived  from  sin  ; 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice 
That  thou  wilt  eister  in. 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  Guest, 

Nor  ever  hence  remove ; 
But  sup  with  us,  find  let  the  feast 

Be  everlasting  love.  C.  Wesley^ 

107 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

150  The    Year  of  Jubilee.  H.  M. 

T>LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 
■*-'  The  gladly  solemn  sound  I 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  I 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  houia 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made: 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  Ls  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinnei's,  home, 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God. 

The  all-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  in  liis  })lood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinliers,  home. 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive, 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  Ye  who  have  sold  for  naught 

Your  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  graoe* 
103 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  jubih  e  is  come  I 
Return,  ve  ransomed  siurers,  home. 

C.   Wede^ 

%}^\  Jesus,  the  all-atoning  Lamb.         H.  iL 

T  ET  earth  aud  heaven  agree, 
-^     Angels  and  men  be  joined, 
To  celebrate  witli  me 

The  Saviour  ol'  mankind  : 
To  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus"  name- 

2  Jesus  I  transporting  sound  I 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven ; 
xso  other  help  is  found, 

Xo  other  name  is  given. 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have; 
But  Jesus  came  tlie  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  I  harmonious  name  I 

It  charms  the  hosts  above; 
They  evermore  proclaim 

And  wonder  at  his  love  : 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, — 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 

And  is  from  sin  set  free ; 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears  ; 

'Tis  life  and  victory  ; 
New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ. 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joj 
h  O  \mexampled  love  ! 

O  ail-redeeming  grace  I 
How  sAviftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  1 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WABNINC. 

^Vhat  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  ha.>^t  done? 

C'.  Wesley, 

J|^§2  Tnoitscendent  Grace.  S.  M, 

/^1  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
^^     Ilarmonions  to  my  earl 
i leaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  tii'st  contrived  the  wav 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  fliat  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  taught  my  wand' ring  feet 

To  tread  the  heavc^nly  roa<i ; 
And  new  sui)})lies  eacli  hour  1  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Througli  everlasting  days: 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone. 

And  well  deserves  the  praise.     Doddridge. 

"153        ^^"^'  '^<'^^'  p^""'^  "!>''''  '^"'  f '■''•'■«•       S-  ^I- 

\\/'ll>.T  majesty  and  grace 
*^       Tiirough  ail  the  gospel  shine! 
'Tis  God  thut  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrine  most  divine.- 

2  iJown  from  his  throne  on  liigh, 

The  mighty  Saviour  >omes; 
Lays  his  bright  robes  of  gl')ry  by, 
And  feeble  ilesh  assumes. 

3  The  debt  that  sinners  owed, 

Upon  the  cross  he  pays: 
Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God. 
'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 
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;  EL  INVITATIO.  v  ARNING. 

There  our  High  Priest  appears 

Before  his  Fathers  throne  ; 
Mingk^s  ]i!s  merits  with  our  tcars^ 

And  pours  salvation  down. 

Great  Sovereign,  we  adore 

Thy  justice  and  thy  grace^ 
And  on  thy  t'aithfuhiess  and  power 

Our  lirm  dependence  place. 

Samue}  Stenyuii, 

15^  Th^  gift  un.^peakabk.  L.  11. 

ArPY  the  man  who  finds  the  grace, 
Tlie  blessing  of  (iod's  chosen  race. 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Wisdom  divine  I  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  comjiared  to  her. 

3  Her  hands  are  filled  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches  and  immortal  praise ; 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

4  Hrtppy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains  ; 
Thrjce  happy,  who  his  guest  retains: 
He  owns,  ajid  shall  forever  own, 

\Vi  i'    r     -   •  ''-■'.  and  heaven,  are  one. 
Charles  V/esU-, 

155  TJu-  ^ii^ne  Tisocher.  L.  M. 

XT  O^V  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 

XJL     x^>^3j^j  Ijp^  <^f  gentleness  and  grace 

While  listening  tliousands  gathered  round, 

And  joy  and  reverence  iillfd  *' 

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008PEL  INVITATIONS  AND  W^  KNING. 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way : 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  **  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home ; 

Come,  all  ye  wear}"  ones,  and  rest." 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust  I 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay ! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

Sir  John  Bowring. 
J&6        Before  Preaching  to  the  Young.        C.  >£. 
/"^  RACE  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 
^^     Of  pure  and  heavenly  root ; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  sliows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

2  Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  lietimes 

Tlie  voice  of  sovereign  love  I 
Your  youth  is  stained  with  ujany  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

3  True,  you  are  young,  but  there's  a  stone 

Within  the  youngest  breast, 
Or  half  the  crimes  which  you  have  done 
Would  rob  you  of  your  rest. 

4  For  you  the  public  {)r;iyer  is  made; 

O  join  the  public  prayer! 

For  you  the  secret  tear  is  ^hed  ; 

O  shed  youi-selves  a  tear  I 

5  We  pray  that  you  may  early  i>rove 

The  Spirit's  power  to  teacli : 
You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 

Tiiat  Jesus  whom  we  preach.  Ckncper. 

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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

JS'y  Before  an  Inviting  Sermon.  C.  M 

TESUS,  Redeemer  of  mankind, 
*^      Display  thy  saving  power ; 
Thy  mercy  let  these  outcasts  find, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

2  Ah  I  give  them,  Lord,  a  longer  space, 

Nor  suddenly  consume  ; 
But  let  them  take  the  proffered  gr&ce, 
And  flee  the  wrath  to  come. 

3  O  wouldst  thou  cast  a  pitying  look, 

Un  every  stony  heart, 
Like  that  which  faithless  Peter's  broke. 
All  goodness  as  thou  art. 

4  AVho  thee  beneath  their  feet  have  trod, 

And  cruciiied  afresh, 
Touch  with  thine  all  victorious  blood. 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 

5  Open  their  eyes  thy  cross  to  see, 

Their  ears  to  hear  thy  cries : 
Sinner,  thy  Saviour  weeps  for  thee, 

For  thee  he  weeps  and  dies.       C.  Wesley 

158  Grieving  for  the  transgressors.         L.  M. 

\  EISE,  my  tend' rest  thoughts,  arise ; 
-^   'i'o  torrents  melt,  my  streaming  eyes' 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  8ee  human  nature  sunk  in  shame: 
See  scandals  poured  on  Jesus"  name; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Sonj 
The  world  abused  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night — 

8  113 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

In  flames,  tliat  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  for  ever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene; 
My  bowels  yearn  oer  dying  mt-n  ; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim. 

And  snatch  the  rirebrands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  com[)a^^sion  proves. 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves; 
Thy  own  all -saving  arm  employ, 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

Dodihidge, 

1.B9  Btfore  an  inviting  sermon.  L.  M 

C HEPIIERD  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye, 
^     The  thousands  of  our  Israel  see; 
To  thee,  in  their  behalf,  we  cry; 
Ourselves  but  newly  found  in  thee. 

2  See  where  o'er  desert  wastes  they  err, 

And  neither  fooii  nor  feeder  have; 
Kor  fold  nor  place  of  refuge  near; 
For  no  man  cares  their  souls  to  save. 

3  Thy  peojjle,  I^o  d,  are  sold  for  naught ; 

5^or  know  they  their-Redeemer  nigh: 
They  perish  whom  thyself  hath  bought; 
Their  souls  for  lack  of  knowledge  die. 

4  V/hy  should  the  foe  thv  ptirchase  seize? 

Eemember,  Lord,  thy  living  groans: 
The  need  of  all  thy  sufl'nngs  these; 
O  claim  theni.ior  ihy  ransomed  ones  I 

a  Wedof. 

IQO    '^'^^^  things  ore  ready.    Matt.  xxii.  4.    S.M 
'^    A  LL  things  are  ready,"'  come. 
-^     Lome  t(    the  supper  sprejid; 

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-EL  INVITATIUXS  AND  WARNING. 

Come,  rich  and  poor,  come,  old  aud  young, 
Come,  and  be  riclily  fed. 

2  "  All  things  are  ready,"  come. 
The  invitation's  given, 
Tlirough  i  iim  yvho  now  in  glory  sits 
At  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 

S  "  All  things  are  ready,"  come, 
The  door  is  open  wide  ; 
1 )  feast  upon  tlie  love  of  God, 
For  Christ,  his  h?on,  hatli  died. 

i  "AH  things  are  nady,"  come, 
To-morrow  may  not  be; 
O  siiiner,  come,  the  Saviour  waits 

This  hour  to  welcome  tliee.  Albert  Midlane. 

161       '*^'<^^'^''  ^"''^  ^^'^*"''''  ^*  '""'^  ^'^  JoHud.       S.  M, 

MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, 
Thy  fathers  God  obey  ; 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 
His  guardian  hand  by  day. 

2  Call,  while  lie  may  be  found  ; 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near  ; 
Serve  liim  with  ail  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 

3  If  thou  wih  seek  Ins  face. 

His  ear  will  hear  thy  eiy  : 
Then  siialt'thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 
His  grace  forever  nigh. 

4  But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 

Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven, 
Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins, 
A)id  never  be  forgiven. 

Robert  C  Bi-ackenbur^ 

115 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

162  Coirie,  ye  discomolute,  10,  11,  10,  IL 
/"^OME.  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languisfc; 
^  Come,  and  at  God's  altar  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded   hearts,  here  tell 

your  anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that   Heaven  cannot 
Ileal. 

2  Joy  of  the  dasolate,  Light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the   Comforter,  in  God's  name 

saying, 
Earth  ha.s  no  sorrow  that   Heaven  cannoi 

cure. 

3  Go,  ask  the  infidel  what  boon  he  brings  us — 

What  charm  for  aching  hearts  he  can  re- 
veal, 
Sweet  as  the  heavenly  promise  hope  sings  ns, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  God  cannot  heal. 

163  ^^'<'  Healing  Fountain.  8,  7,  7, 
/'~^OME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain^ 

^^     Sinners  ruined  by  the  fall ;  , 

Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain, 

Flows  to  you,  to  nie,  to  all. 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 

2  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind ; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission. 

Here  the  lost  a  refuge  tind. 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore; 
He  that  drinks  need  thirst  no  more. 

3  Come,  ye  <lying.  live  forever; 

'Tig  a  soul-reviving  flood  ; 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

God  is  faithful  \  he  will  never 

Break  his  coveuaut  sealed  in  blood ; 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  he  was  glorihed. 

James  Montrjomery 

\Q^  Hear,  and  Live.  8,  7,  ^ 

^IXNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message 

Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence,  (3  how  tender  I 
Every  line  is  full  of  love: 

Listen  to  it ; 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim: 
**  Pardon  to  each  reljel  sinner, 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name:  '* 
How  important  I 
■  "  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

3  Tempted  souls  they  bring  you  succor; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  (piell  your  fears, 
Aud,  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  tiie  falling  tears  ; 

lender  heralds  I 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  O  ye  angels,  hovering  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way ; 
Haste  ye  to  the  court  of  heaveu, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay, 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

Jono.thcM  ABi^en, 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

165  The  Desire  of  Xations. 

r^OME,  thou  long-expeciecl  Jesuv 
^^     Boru  to  set  thy  people  free : 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 
Let  us  tiud  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 

dope  of  all  the  earth  thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child  and  yet  a  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 
^'ow  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  o",vn  eternal  Spirit, 

iiule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sulficient  merit, 
Eaise  us  to  thv  glorious  throne. 

Chadrs  Wes/" 

IQQ  Even  Me.  S,  7, 

T  ORD.  I  liear  of  sliowers  of  blessing 
-"■^     Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free; 
Showers,  the  thirsty  land  refreshing: 
Let  some  drops  now  fall  on  Uie, 
Even  rae. 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  God,  my  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be; 
Thou  rnighi'st  leave  nie.  l)iU  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me, 
Even  me. 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour, 

Vt  me  live  and  cling  to  thee; 
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^>xJ6rEL  IXVITATIOXS  AND   WARNING. 

I  aui  longing  for  thy  favor ; 

Whilst  tliou'rt  calling,  O  call  me, 
Even  nie. 

4  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit, 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see; 
Witnesser  of  Jesas'  merit, 

Speak  the  y>'or«.i  of  poAver  to  me, 
Even  me. 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless, 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  so  free, 
<Trace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless, 
Magnify  tLem  all  in  me, 

Even  me.      J/r.s.  Elizabeth  Codner. 

18T        ^"^'^  ^"^'"^  '/  ^''A'  «'"^  JJeuih.         S.  M. 
WIIEKE  shall  rest  be  found, 
Kest  for  the  weary  soul? 
Tweie  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole: 
Tlie  vvorM  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  . 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 

Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 
Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

rhere  is  a  life  above. 
Unmeasurd  by  the  flight  of  years; 

And  all  that  life  is  love : 
There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath; 
01  what  eternal  horroi-s  haug 

Around  "  the  second  death  !  " 
Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  bauisird  from  thy  fiice, 

And  evermore  undone. 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNINQ. 

Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love — the  rest 

Of  immortality.  Montgo)nery. 

)iS6  Quench  not  the  Spirit.  L..M* 

(1  Thess.  V.  19.) 

O  AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
^     Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice. 

It  was  tlie  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

3  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  v»^arning  kind: 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
xAnd  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  tind. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man; 
Ye.  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

5  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
O  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

Mrs.  Ann  B.  Hyde, 

169  Haste,  Traveler,  haste  !  L.  M. 

IIJ  AS TE,  traveler,  haste  I  the  night  comes  o«, 
■■-'-     And  many  a  shining  hour  Ls  goue; 
The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west, 
And  thou  art  far  from  home  and  rest 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

2  O  far  from  home  thy  footsteps  stray ; 
Christ  is  the  life,  and  Christ  the  Way, 
And  Christ  the  Light ;  thy  setting  sua 
Sinks  ere  thy  morning  is  iDegun. 

3  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky ; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high: 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path,  nor  refuge  near. 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain, 
Flee  for  thy  life,  the  mountain  gain ; 
Look  not  behind,  make  no  delay, 

O  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way. 

William  B.  CoUyer, 

170  ^/'«  Invitation.       8,  7,  8,  7, 4,  7. 

/''^OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
^-''     Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  power : 

Ke  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

Gori's  free  bounty  glorify ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 

Without  money, 
Come  10  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger; 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  net^d  of  him : 

Ihis  he  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 
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GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

If  you  tarry  till  voir  re  better, 
You  will  never  couie  at  all : 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 
ft  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  your  Maker  pi-ostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ! 
Hear  him  crv  before  he  dies, 

"  It  is  fini>he(i  1 " 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ?  I^art. 

Yfi  The  Christian  Pilgrim.  7a. 

jDILGRIM  burdened  with  thy  sin, 
-*-      Haste  to  Ziou's  gate  to-day ; 
There,  till  mercy  let  thee  in, 

Knock  and  weep  and  watch  atui  pray. 

2  Knock — for  mercy  lends  an  ear  ^ 

Weep — she  marks  the  sinner's  sigh ; 
"Watch— till  heavenly  light  appear; 
Pray — she  heai*s  the  mourner's  cry. 

3  Mourning  pilgrim  I  what  for  thee 

In  this  world  can  now  remain  ? 
'Seek  that  world  from  which  shall  flee, 
Sorrow,  shame,  and  tears,  and  pain. 

4  Sorrow  shall  forever  fly ; 

Shame  shall  never  enter  there; 
Tears  be  wiped  from  every  eye — 

Pain  in  endless  bliss  expire.   Geo.  Orabhe. 
X72  -^  lines  7's. 

Exhorting  to   turn  to  Gbd.      Why  will  ye  Die  ?  O 
house  of  Israel !     Ezek.  xviii.  31. 
OINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
•^  God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live; 
122 


GOSPEL  INVITATIONS  AND  WARNING. 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands ; 
Why,  ye  thankle&s  creatures,  why, 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die  ?  • 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why ; 
God,  wlio  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself,  that  you  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransom' d  sinners,  why, 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  tlie  Spirit,  asks  you  why ; 
He,  who  all  your  liv'^es  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love : 
Will  you  not  the  grace  receive? 
Will  you  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-souglit  sinners,  why, 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God.  and  die  ? 

a  Wedey. 

173  The  Works  of  Shi.  7.  6  L 

EARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent  I 
Break,  by  Jesu's  cross  subdued ; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  his  flowing  blood  ! 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  the  Eternal  Son? 
2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed. 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there^ 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 
Pierced  him  with  a  soldier's  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice  : 
For  a  sinful  world  he  dies. 
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3  Wilt  thou  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 

Still  to  death  pursue  our  God? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again  ? 

Trample  on  his  precious  blood  ? 
No  ;  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part ; 
Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart.     C.  Wesley.' 

174  The  Power  of  .Truth.  L.  M. 

nPHIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 

Sent  to  the  nations  from  above ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind — 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  ; 

Dry  bones  are  raised  and  clothed  afresh; 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew,  A 
Let  sinners  gaze  and  hate  me  too  ;  '^ 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage  | 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage.      TTattg, 

ITS  Gospel  liberty  proclaimed.  L.  M, 

Isaiah  lii.  1-15. 
WAKE,  Jerusalem,  awake ! 

No  longer  in  thy  sins  lie  down  ; 
The  garment  of  salvation  take, 

Th)'  beauty  and  tliy  strength  put  on. 
Shake  off  the  dust  that  blinds  thy  sight, 

And  hides  the  promise  from  thine  eyes; 
Arise,  and  struggle  into  light. 
Thy  great  Deliv'rer  calls,  arise  I 
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3  Shake  off  the  bands  of  sad  despair, 

SioD,  assert  thy  liberty ; 
Look  up,  thy  broken  heart  prepare, 
And  God  shall  set  the  captive  free. 

4  Vessels  of  mercy,  sons  of  grace, 

Be  purged  from  every  sinful  stain  ; 
Be  like  your  Lord,  his  word  embrace, 
Nor  bear  his  hallow'd  name  in  vain. 

5  The  Lord  shall  in  your  front  appear, 

And  lead  the  pompous  triumph  on ; 
His  glory  shall  bring  up  the  rear. 
And  perfect  what  his  grace  begun. 

ITS  Returning  to  Christ.  C.  IkL 

"VTY  head  is  low,  my  heart  is  sad, 
■^^     My  feet  with  travel  torn, 
Yet,  O  my  Saviour,  thou  art  glad 
To  see  thy  child  return  ! 
2  It  was  thy  love  that  homeward  led, 
Thy  arm  that  upward  stayed ; 
It  is  thy  hand  which  on  my  head 
Is  now  in  me  cy  lad. 
8  O  Saviour,  in  this  broken  heart 
Confirm  the  trembling  will, 
"Which  longs  to  reach  thee  where  thou  art, 
Eest  in  thee  and  be  still. 
4  Within  that  bosom  which  hath  shed 
Both  tears  and  blood  for  me, 
O  let  me  hide  this  aching  head, 
Once  pressed  and  blessed  by  thee. 

John  S.  B.  MonselL 
j|7'7      "  Prepare  to  meet  thy  God."      8,  7,  8, 4, 7. 
T\ AY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders ! 
-^     Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
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Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 

How  the  summons 
AVill  the  sinner's  heart  confound  I 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine  I 
You  who  long  lor  his  appearing 

Then  shall  say,  "  This  God  is  mine," 

Gracious  .Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, — 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  to  Hee  : 

Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  j   '^^^aot^ 
178  Isaiah  Iv.  1-3.  L.  M 

Come  ye  to  the  waters. 
TJO  I  every  one  that  thirsts,  dras?-  nigh; 
-■-*■     'Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race  : 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy: 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come ! 

Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call ; 

Keturn,  ye  weary  wanderei-s,  home, 

And  find  my  grace  is  free  for  all. 

3  See  from  the  rock  a  fountain  rise ; 

For  you  in  healinoj  streams  it  rolls  ; 
Money  ye  nee  i  not  bring,  nor  price. 
Ye  lab' ring,  burdened,  sin -sick  souls. 

4  Nothing,  ye  in  exchange  shall  give  ; 

Leave  all  you  have,  and  are,  behind. 
Frankly  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 
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5  I  bid  yon  all  my  goodness  prove  ; 

My  promises  for  all  are  free : 
Corae,  tasto  the  inauna  of  my  love. 
And  let  your  souls  delight  in  me.- 

6  Your  willing  ear  and  heart  incline, 

My  words  believingly  receive  ; 
Quickened  your  sculs  by  faith  divine, 
An  everlasting  life  shall  live. 

C.  IVesief. 

179  Bevelaiion  iii.  20.  L.  At 
UEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door  ! 

^     He  geitly  knocks,  has  knocked  before; 
Has  -vraited  long— is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  do  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  a*  *^vtude  !  He  stands 

With  n^.eit'flg  heart  and  bleeding  hands  t 
O  ma*chi'"i'5  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  ra^icnless  kindness  to  his  foes  I 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  Friend  indeed  ? 
He  will :  the  very  Friend  you  need ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  he, 
AVith  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  Divine; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine. 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 

And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in.  , 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn  ; 
His  feet  departed,  ne'er  return  ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 

You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand.  Gfrg^. 

180  "  Escape  for  thy  lifeJ'  7a. 
ASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise  : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun , 
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Wisdom,  if  thou  still  despise, 
Harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore  : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Lest  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 

Ere  the  morrow  is  begun.  T.  Scott. 

181        Psalm  1.  16,  17,  20,  21.      8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 
\]U  HY,  O  sinner,  me  profaning, 

*  '     Why,  says  God,  my  statutes  name  ? 
AVhy,  my  cov'nant  grace  disdaining. 
Still  my  cov'nant  grace  proclaim  ? 

Hating  counsel ; 
All  my  laws  exposed  to  shame. 
2  Long  in  silence  I  have  waited, 

Long  thy  guilt  in  secret  grown  ; 
Till  thy  heart,  with  pride  elated, 
Thought  my  counsels  like  thy  own : 

I'll  reprove  thee. 
Till  thy  crimes,  to  thee,  are  known. 
S  Sinners,  hear  Jehovah  speaking  ! 

Ye  who,  thoughtless,  God  despise  ! 
Hear,  lest,  in  his  wrath  awaking, 
Vengeance  rend  you  as  it  flies ; 

None  can  save  you. 
If  his  arm  to  judgment  rise.  Goode. 

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SECTION  VIL 
3^^p^ntanc^  ani  Conuersioiu 

182  Hardness  of  heart  lamented.         L.  M. 

/"A  FOE.  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
^^     To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away, 
And  thaw  with  beams  of  love  Divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine ! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake  j 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountains  shake : 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
O  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt ! 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line. 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments,  too,  unmoved  I  hear, 
(Amazing  thought  I  )  which  devils  fear: ' 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  something  yet  can  do  the  deed; 
And  that  blest  something  much  I  need . 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 

And  melt  and  change  this  heart  of  mine. 

Hart. 

183  Psalm  li.  13-19.  L.  M^ 
A  broken  heart  fm-  saci'ifice, 

BROKEN  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  thee  a  sacrifice  I  bring: 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  justr 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye. 
And  save  tlie  soul  condemned  to  die. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways. 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'uing  God. 

4  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  L 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song;  ' 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

WaOs. 
184     P^fy  ^/  (he  Lord.     Psalm  li.  1-4.     L.  M. 

Q  HOW  pity.  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive, 

^     Let  a  repenting  rebel  live ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 

May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 
2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass' 

The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace : 

Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 

So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 
8  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin ! 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ! 

Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 

And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confe&s, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  tliy  judgments  grow  sever^ 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair.  WaUa^ 

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185  Seeking  perfect  rest  in  Christ.         L.  IVL  - 
f\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  I 

^^     O  that  1  could  at  last  submit 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find : 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  ?et  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  L  st  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood,. 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power: 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour. 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Xor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay : 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear  I 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  awav! 

'C.  Wesley. 

186  Struggling  after  Christ.  S.  M. 
A  H  !  Av hither  should  I  go, 

■^^     Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint ! 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 

And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 
My  Saviour  bids  me  come ; 

Ah  1  why  do  I  delay  ? 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay  I 

2  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 

From  which  I  cannot  part  ? 
"Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 

Possession  of  my  heart ! 
Some  cvirsed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within  ; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own. 

Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

3  I  now  believe  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone ; 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

0  let  it,  Lord,  be  done  1 
In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove; 
Kemove  it,  and  I  shall  declare 

That  God  is  only  love.  C.  Wedey 

187  Givinq  All  for  Christ  S.  M. 

ND  can  I  yet  delay 
-     My  little  all  to  give  ? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away 
For  Je'sus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield  I 
I  can  hold  out  no  more: 

1  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  thee,  conqueror  I 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake ; 
My  friends,  my  all  resign  : 

Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  O  tak^ 
And  seal  me  ever  thine  I 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 
Is  or  hence  again  remove  i 

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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

Settle  and  fix  my  wav'ring  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

5  My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know ; 
To  seek  and  taste  no  other  blLss, 

Xo  other  good  below.  C.  Wesley, 

1^8  Praying  for  Faith.  C.  ^l 

PATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee, 
*-      No  other  help  I  know ; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah  !  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  Sou  endure, 

Before  I  drew  my  breath  ! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death ! 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 

I  now  should  feel  thy  power ! 
Now  my  poor  soul  thou  wouldst  retrieve 
Nor  let  me  wait  one  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes : 
O  let  me  now  receive  that  gift. 
My  soul  without  it  dies ! 

5  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die, 

O  speak,  and  I  shall  live; 

And  here  I  will  unwearied  lie, 

Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 

0  T!:e  worst  of  sinners  would  rejoice, 
Could  they  but  see  thy  face ; 
O  let  me  hear  thy  quick'ning  voice. 
And  taste  thv  pard'uing  grace ! 

a  Wedei^ 

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189  Surrendering  at  the  Cross.  C  M. 
LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  1  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

.  3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in,     ' 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  giv^e  myself  away, 

'Tis  all  that  I  can  do.  '  iVatts^ 

190  Seeking  the  Power.  C.  AL 
CTILL,  for  thy  loving-kindness.  Lord, 

^^     I  in  thy  temple  wait : 
I  look  to  find  thee  in  thy  word, 
Or  at  thy  table  meet. 
2  Here  in  thine  own  appointed  waj  3, 
I  wait  to  learn  thy  will ; 
Silent  I  stand  before  thy  f^vce, 
And  hear  thee  say,  "  Be  still ! " 
,3  "Be  still !  and  know  that  I  am  God!'-v- 
'Tis  all  I  live  to  know; 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

To  feel  the  virtue  of  thy  blood, 
Aud  spread  its  praise  below  I 

4  I  wait  my  vigor  to  renew, 

Thiue  image  to  retrieve  I 
The  veil  of  outward  things  pass  through. 
And  gasp  in  thee  to  live. 

5  1  work ;  and  own  the  labor  vain, 

And  thus  from  works  1  cease : 
1  strive ;  and  see  my  fruitless  pain, 

Till  God  create  my  peace.  C.  Wesley, 

191  ...  ^J^f 

*•  O  that  I  knew  where  I  might  find  him."    Job  xxiiL 

Sins  and  sorrows  laid  before  God. 

f\  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 

^^     Where  I  might  tind  my  Godl 

rd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

Ana  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise ; 

What  sori-ows  1  sustain  ; 
How  grace  deca;^,  and  comfort  dies 
And  leaves  my  lieart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake,   . 
And  for  my  vSaviour  s  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 

To  spread  thy  sorrows  there.  WcU(». 

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192  Tlie  Backslider's  Prayer.  C.  IL 

{\  FOE  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
^^     A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

W  hen  tirst  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed  1 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still  I 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  till. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

\\  hate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  fnom  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb.  Cowper, 

103  The  Backslider's  Plea.  73. 

lEPTH  of  mercy  I  can  there  be  / 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 
I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  facet 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls ; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Lo  I  I  cumber  still  the  ground  : 
Lo  !  an  Advocate  is  found ! 

"  Hasten  not  to  cut  him  down : 
Let  this  barren  soul  alone  I " 

4  Jesus  speaks,  and  pleads  his  blood: 
He  disarms  the  wrath  of  (jod  I 
Now  my  Father's  bowels  move  ; 
Justice  lingers  into  love. 

5  Kindled  his  relent ings  are  ;  * 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare ; 

Cries,  "How  shall  I  give  thee  up?" 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 
»  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 
Shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  bauds: 
God  is  love  I  I  know,  I  feel ; 
Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still.     G.  Wedty% 

1.94L  ^^^  Backslide}-' s  Return.  S.  M» 

i\  JESUS!  full  of  grace, 
^^     To  thee  I  make  my  moan: 
Let  me  again  behold  thy  face, 
Call  home  thy  banished  one. 

2  Again  my  pardon  seal, 

Again  my  soul  restore, 
■    And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  bid  me  rise  ? 

t?peak',  and  my  soul  shall  live : 
Forgive,  my  gasping  spirit  cries, 
Abundantly' forgive. 

4  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake, 

Believe  my  wretchedness : 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVEPvSION. 

And  O,  my  pardon  give  me  back, 
And  give  me  back  my  peace ! 

a  Wesley. 

195  The  Plea.  S.  M, 
JESUS,  iny  Lord,  attend 

^      Thy  feeble  creature's  cry  ; 

And  show  thyself  the  sinner's  Friend, 

Aud  set  me  up  on  high. 
2  From  hell's  oppressive  power 

My  struggling  soul  releas", 
Arid  to  thy  Fut-ier's  grace  restore, 

And  to  thy  perfect  peace. 
8  Rivers  of  life  divine 

From  thee,  their  fountain,  flow ; 
Aud  all  who  know  that  love  of  thine, 

The  joy  of  angels  know. 
4  'I'hat  thou  caus't  here  forgive 

Grant  me  to  testify; 
And  justitied  by  faith  to  live, 

Aud  in  that  faith  to  die.  C.  Wesley. 

196  "  ^^^y>  ^^'ow  my   Unbelief:'  C.  M. 
XJOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  I 

-*— ^     Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  I 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  souLs 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word : 
Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
O  help  my  unbelief  I 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

4  To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  iiy ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  d,ve. 

5  A  guilty,  weak  and  helpless  worm, 

Into  thv  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
Mv  JesiLs  and  mv  all.  Watts, 


10*7  Before  an  inviting  Sei'mon.  C.  M. 

TESUS,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord, 
^      Thy  blessings  we  implore; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 
The  great  eflectual  door, 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power; 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls  !  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear: 
Come,  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes, 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear ! 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confessed, 

The  suft'ring  Son  of  God  ; 
And  let  them  see  thee  in  thy  vest, 

But  newly  dipped  in  blood.       C.  Wedey, 

198  Divine  Excellence.  C.  M^ 

T\7HAT  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 
^  '       Around  thy  steps  below; 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe ! 
139 


REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

2  For,  ever  on  thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung ; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile. 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove ; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  Oh,  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  theel 

Like  thee,  O  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  others'  sins  than  all 

The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 

5  One  with  thyself  may  every  eye. 

In  us,  thy  brethren,  see 
The  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
From  union,  Lord,  with  thee. 

Sir  Edw.  Denny. 
199  Call  to  praise.  C.  K 

/^OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
^'     With  new  melodious  songs : 
Come,  render  to  Almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 
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REPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 
And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry : 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 

And  you  shall  never  die.  WatUt. 

200  ^^'<^  Joyful  Sound.  C.  M. 
ALVATIOX  !  b  the  joyful  sound! 

What  pleasure  to  our  ears  ! 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around. 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

3  Salvation  I  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb ! 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs : 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

Isaac  Watts, 

201  W^'^e  in  Chru^t  781 
TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

^      Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high: 
Hide  me,  O  my  ^Saviour,  hide. 

Till  the  storm  of  life  he  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  theer 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  brings 
141 


KEPENTANCE  AND  CONVERSION. 

Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  iu  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name  ; 

I  am  all  nnriijhteousn^ss  : 
False,  and  full  of  sin,  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art ; 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart. 

Rise  to  all  eternity !  C   Wesley, 

■^02  Vehement  Desires.  C  M, 

T  ASK  the  gift  of  righteousness, 
-*     The  sin-subduing  power, — 
Power  to  believe,  and  go  in  peace, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

i  I  ask  the  blood-bought  pardon  sealed. 
The  liberty  from  sin. 
The  srace  infused,  the  love  revealed, 
The  kingdom  fixed  within. 

i  Thou  hear'st  me  for  salvation  pray ; 
Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire  : 
Made  ready  iu  thy  powerful  day, 
The  fulness  1  require 
142 


REPENTANCE  AND  CON\  ERSION. 

4  Art  thou  not  able  to  convert  ? 
Art  thou  not  willing  too? 
To  change  this  old  rebellious  heart, 

To  conquer  and  renew  ?  C  Weslei/, 

203  L  M. 

All  Advocate  icith  the  Father. — 1  John  2 :  1. 

TESUS,  my  Ad\  ocate  above, 
^    My  Friend  before  the  throne  of  love, 
If  now  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer, 
If  now  I  find  thee  pleading  there, — 

2  If  thou  the  secret  wish  convey. 

And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  praj, 
Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join, 
Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain ; 
My  earnest  suit  present,  and  gain: 
I»Iy  fullness  of  corruption  show ; 
The  knowledge  of  myself  bestow. 

4  O  sovereign  Love,  to  thee  I  cry, 
Give  me  thyself,  or  else  I  die ! 

Save  me  from  death,  from  hell  set  free; 
Death,  hell,  are  but  the  want  of  thee, 

Charles  Wesley. 

204  The  Voice  of  Jesus.  C.  M. 

T  HEAED  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

-*~     "  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 

Lav  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast  I" 
I  came  to  J&sus  as  I  was. 

Weary,  and  v7orn,  and  sad ; 
T  oound  in  him  a  resting-plac^ 

And  bf"  hath  made  me  glad. 
143 


REPENTANCE  AND  CONTERSIOM. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live ! " 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenclied,  my  soul  revived^ 

And  now  1  live  iu  him. 

S  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  me  thy  morn  shall  rise 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright !  " 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  iu  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  all  my  journey's  done.  Horatius  Bonm 


O 


205  Prayer  for  conversion.  CM. 

lOMP^,  O  thou  all-victorious  Lord, 
Thy  power  to  us  make  known ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  the  word, 
And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 

2  O  that  we  all  might  now  begin 

Our  foolishness  to  mourn  ! 
And  turn  at  once  from  every  sin, 
And  to  the  Saviour  turn. 

3  Give  us  ourselves  and  thee  to  know 

In  this  our  gracious  day  : 

Repentance  unto  life  bestow, 

And  take  our  sins  away. 

4  Convince  us  first  of  unbelief, 

And  freely  then  relej\se  : 
Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief, 

And  then  with  sacred  peace.      C,   Wesley 
144 


JUSTIFICATION   AND    ADOPTION. 

SECTION  VIII. 
3ustilication  an6  i^doption* 

•206     Internai  Relkjion.   \Jo\\\\\.^-l\.     S.M.- 

"prOW  can  a  sinner  know 
^■^     His  sius  on  earth  forgiven? 
How  can  my  gracious  .^^aviour  show 
My  name  inscrib'd  in  heaven? 

2  What  we  have  feh  and  seen 

\\  ith  couridence  we  tell ; 
And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men 
The  signs  infallible 

3  We  who  in  Chr'st  believe 

That  he  for  us  hath  died, 
We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

4  Exults  our  rising  soul, 

Disburdeu'd  of  her  load, 
And  swells  unutterably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

5  His  love  surpassing  far 

The  love  of  all  beneath, 
We  find  within  our  hearts,  and  dare 
The  poiiitless  darts  of  death. 

6  Stronger  than  death  or  hell 

The  sacred  power  we  prove ; 
And  conqu'rors  of  the  world  we  dwell 
In  heaven,  who  dwell  in  love. 

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JUSTIFICATION   AND  ADOPTION, 

207  -f"*"''"^  ^''"«^-  S.  M. 

T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
-*-     My  trust  is  in  his  name  ; 
Let  not  my  foes  tiiat  seek  my  blood. 
Still  triumph  in  my  ^hame. 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 

Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord  I  1  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

3  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth  ; 
Forgive  tlie  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

4  The  Lo.d  is  just  and  kind  ; 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways^ 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

5  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  siuime; 
He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Through  my  Kedeemer's  name.    Watts. 

208  Adoption.  S.  M. 
OEHOLD  !  what  wondrous  grace 

^     Tiie  Fiither  hath  bestowed 
On  siunei-s  of  a  mortal  race, — 
To  call  them  sons  of  UodI 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  be  unknown  : 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  does  it  yet  appear  . 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 
146 


JUSTIFICATION    AND  ADOPTION. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine, 
May  trials  well  eudure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord  is  pure. 
6  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part. 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 

To  rest  upon  my  heart.  Watts, 

209  Love  and  Joy.  L.  M. 
[From  the  German.] 

T  THIRST,  thou  wounde  i  Lamb  of  God, 
-"-  To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds ;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

2  Take  my  poor  liearr,  and  let  it  be 
Forever  closed  to  all  but  thee  ! 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close  sheltered  in  thy  bleeding  side ! 
Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death. 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move: 
O  wondrous  grace  I  O  boundless  love  I 

J.  Weslei^ 

210  Receiving  the  Atoiiement.  L.  M.- 
[From  the  German  of  Zinzt- mlorf.] 

TESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
^    My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress : 
'A[idst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 
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JUSTIFICATION   AND  ADOPTION. 

2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  absolved  through  thee  I  am, 
From  sin,  and  feir,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  The  holy,  meek,  unspotted  Lamb, 
AVlio  from  the  Father  s  bosom  came, 
Who  died  for  me,  e'en  me,  t'  atone, 
Now  for  my  Lord  and  God  I  own. 

4  Lord,  1  believe  thy  precious  blood, 
Which,  at  the  mercy -seat  of  God, 
Forever  doth  for  sinners  plead, 
For  me,  e'en  for  my  soul,  was  shed. 

5  Lord,  I  believe  Avere  sinners  more 
Th;m  sands  upon  the  ocean  shore. 
Thou  hast  for  all  a  ransom  paid. 
For  ALL  a  full  atonement  made. 

J.  Wedey. 

211  Ezekiel  xxxvi.  23-25.  L.  AL 

r^  OD  of  all  power,  and  truth,  and  grace, 
^^     Which  shall  from  age  to  age  endure; 
Whose  word,  when  heaven  and  earth  shall 
pass, 
Eemains,  and  stands  forever  sure: 

2  Calmly  to  th^e  my  soul  looks  up, 

And  waits  thy  promises  to  prove, 
The  object  of  my  steadfast  hope. 
The  seal  of  thy  eternal  love. 

3  That  I  thy  mercy  may  proclaim, 

That  ail  mankind  thy  truth  may  see, 
Hallow  thy  great  and  glorious  name, 
And  perfect  holiness  iii  me. 

4  Thy  sanctifying  Spirit  pour, 

To  quench  my  thirst,  and  make  me  clean; 
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JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTION. 

Now,  Father,  let  the  gracious  shower 
Descend,  and  make  me  pure  from  sin. 

C.  Wedey, 

212  ^"<^  ^^'^  source  of  Joy.  C.  M. 
Y  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

1  he  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days. 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ' 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  thou  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  sliow  his  mercy  mine. 
And  whisper  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Kun  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 

213  LooUncj  to  Christ.  C.  M. 
1^  00 K  unto  him,  ye  nations;  own 

*-^     Your  God,  ye  fallen  race ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justitied  by  grace. 
y  *»ee  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid : 
The  Lamb  of  God  wa.s  slain; 
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JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTION. 

His  soul  was  ouce  an  off'ring  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

3  Awake  from  guilty  nature's  sleep, 

Aud  Christ  bliall  give  you  light : 
Cast  all  your  sins  into  the  deep, 
And  wash  the  crimson  white. 

4  "WLiii  me,  your  chief,  ye  tlien  shall  know, 

Shall  feel,  your  sins  forgiven  ; 
Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 

And  own  that  love  is  he:iveu.       C.  Wedey. 

214  Bliss.  7* 
TESUS  is  our  common   Lord, 

^'      He  our  loving  Saviour  is: 
By  his  death  to  life  restored, 
Mis'ry  we  exchange  for  bliss, — 

2  Bliss  to  carnal  minrls  unknown: 

O  'tis  ni' re  than  tongue  can  tell! 
Only  to  believers  shown, 
Glorious  aud  unspeakable. 

3  Christ,  our  Brotlier  and  our  Friend, 

Shows  us  his  eternal  love  : 
Kever  slinll  our  triumphs  end, 
Till  we  take  oiu-  seats  above. 

4  Let  us  walk  with  him  in  white; 

For  our  bridal  day  prepare, 
For  our  partnership  in  light, 
For  our  glorious  meeting  there  I 

C.  Wesley. 

215  Forsaking  all  to  follow  Christ.       8s  &  7s 
TESUS  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

^      All  to  leave  and  follow  thee; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  foi-saken. 
Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be: 
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JUSTIFICATION   AND   ADOPTION. 

And  whilst  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 
God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 

Foes  may  hate  and  friends  disown  me ; 
Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me ; 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast : 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me  ; 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest : 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 
While  thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
O,  'twere  nut  in  joy  to  charm  me. 
Were  that  jov  unmixed  with  thee. 

Grant 

216        '      The  Joya  of  Conversion.  12,9. 

f\  HOW  happy  are  they, 

^^  Who  the  Saviour  otjey, 
And  have  laid  tip  their  treasure  above! 

Toigue  can  never  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favor  divine 

I  received  through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb! 

When  my  heart  first  believed, 

What  a  joy  I  received, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know, 

And  the  angr-ls  could  do  nothing  more, 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat. 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 
151 


JUSTIFICATION   AND  ADOPTION. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song: 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 

"  He  hath  loved  me,"  I  cried, 

''He  hath  suffered  and  died, 
To  redeem  even  rebels  like  me." 

5  O  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  I 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fullness  of  God. 

Charles  Wesley 

21*7  Just  as  I  am.  L.  M. 

TUST  as  I  am.  without  one  plea, 
^      But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me,. 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God^  I  come  I  I  come  ' 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  1  come ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears,  within,  without, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !   I  come ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee,  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come ! 

5  Just  as  I  am,  thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt,  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !  I  come  I 
152 


JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTION. 

6  Just  as  I  am,  thy  love  unknown 
Hath  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come  I   I  come  ! 

Miss  EUiotL 

218  The  Well  of  Life.  C.  M 

POUXTAIX  of  life,  to  all  below 
-^      Let  thy  salvation  foil ; 
Water,  replenish,  and  o'eriiow 
Every  believing  soul. 

2  Into  that  happy  number,  Lord, 

Us  weary  sinners  take  ; 
Jesus,  fulfill  thy  gracious  word, 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

3  Turn  back  our  nature's  rapid  tide, 

And  we  shall  How  to  thee, 
While  do\vn  the  stream  of  time  we  glide 
To  our  eternity. 

4  The  well  of  life  to  us  thou  art, 

Of  joy,  the  swelling  flood  ; 
Wafted  by  thee,  with  willing  heart. 
We  swift  return  to  God. 
6  We  soon  shall  reach  the  boundless  sea  ; 
Into  thy  fullness  fall ; 
Be  lost  and  swallowed  up  in  thee, 

( )ur  (k)d,  our  all  in  all.      Charles  Wesley, 

219  Christ,  the  Solid  Roch       L.  M.  6  L 
IV/I"  Y  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 

■'--'-  Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name : 
On  Clirist,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  othtr  ground  is  sinking  sand. 
153 


JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTION. 

2  Wheu  darkness  seems  to  .veil  his  face, 
I  rest  on  his  unchanging  grace ; 
In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil : 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  1  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

S  His  oath,  his  covenant,  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  wlielming  flood : 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay : 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  gi-ound  is  sinking  sand. 

Edward  3/(\ 

220  Salvation  by  Grace.  L.  M.^ 

T\^E  have  no  outward  righteousness, 
'  '     No  merits  or  good  works  to  plead ; 
We  only  can  be  saved  by  grace : 
Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  is  free  indeed. 

2  Save  us  by  grace,  through  faith  alone, 

A  faith  thou  must  thyself  impart ; 
A  faith  that  would  by  works  be  shown, 
A  faith  that  purifies  the  heart : 

3  A  faith  that  doth  the  mountains  move, 

A  faitli  that  shows  our  sins  forgiven, 
A  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 
And  ascertains  our  claim  to  heaven. 

4"This  is  the  faith  we  humbly  seek, 

The  faith  in  thy  all-cleansing  blood, 
That  blood  which  doth  for  sinners  speak; 
O  let  it  speak  us  up  to  God  ! 

Charles  Weskf, 

154 


JUSTIFICATION   AND   ADOPTION. 

221  Follovdng  the  Saviour.  L.  IVt 
/^  THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
^     The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee; 
O  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross ; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way : 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart. 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  1  follow  thee ; 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

6  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day ; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease. 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace 

Tr.  by  J.  Wesley, 

222  0  Happy  Day  !  L.  M. 
/  )  HAPPY  day  that  fixed  my  choice 

^^     On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  I 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  moveu 
155 


JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTION. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ; 

Fixed  on  this  blissfnl  center,  rest ; 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart, 

With  him  of  every  good  possessed.  \ 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow,; 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear, 
Till  in  life's  latest  honr  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

Fhilip  Doddridgei 

223  Amazing  gi^ace.  C.  Mi 

A  MAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound     , 
-^     That  saved  a  wretch  litce  me  I 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 
'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ;  j 

How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  fii-st  believed  ! 
2  Through  many  dangere,  toils,  and  snares, 
I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 

And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 
The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me. 

His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be 
As  long  as  life  endures. 
S  Yes,  when  tliis  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
.  And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 
156 


JUSTIFICATION    AND   ADOPTIOIT. 

The  earth  sha?!  soon  dissolve  like  suow, 

The  suu  forbear  to  shine  ; 
But  God,  who  called  me  here  below, 

W  ill  be  forever  mine.  John  Newton. 

224  ^^'"-  i^'- 1^---5-  ^-  ^ 

1^^  AT  HER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
-*-      My  Saviour  and  my  Bead, 
I  trust  in  thee,  whose  powerful  word 
Hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

2  Thou  know'st  for  my  ofleuse  he  died, 

And  rose  again  for  me; 
Fully  and  freely  justified. 
That  I  might  live  to  thee. 

3  Eternal  life  to  all  mankind 

Thou  hast  in  Jesus  given  ; 
And  all  who  seek,  in  him  shall  find 
The  liappiness  of  heaven. 

4  All  nations  of  the  earth  are  blessed 

In  him,  who  would  restore. 

And  take  them  all  into  his  rest, 

And  bid  them  sin  no  more. 

6  O  God,  thy  record  I  believe. 
In  Abrah'm's  footsteps  tread  ; 
And  wait,  expecting  to  receive 
The  Christ,  the  promised  Seed  ! 

C.  Wesley. 

225  "  P'^m  me— and  1  shall  be  deanJ'    C.  AL 
Psl.  li.  7. 

Y  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry ; 
Thee  only  would  1  know  ; 
Thy  purifying  blood  apply, 
And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 
157 


M 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLOREDw 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean; 

Purge  my  iniquity  : 
Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
I  have  no  part  in  thee. 

3  But  art  thou  not  already  mine  ? 

Answer,  if  mine  thou  art ! 
Whisper  within,  thou  Love  Divine, 
And  cheer  my  drooping  heart. 

4  Behold  for  me  the  Victim  bleeds, 

His  wounds  are  open  wide  ; 
For  me  the  blood  of  sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justitied.         C.  Wesley, 


SECTION  IX. 

Consecration    anCi    Holiness 
Implored* 

226  ^  perfect  heart.  C.  M. 

r\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
^^     A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 
A  heart  that  ahvays  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me  ! 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive  meek, 

My  great  redeemer's  throne  ; 
AVhere  onU-^  Christ  is  heard  to  speak. 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  O  for  a  lowly,  contrite  hea- 1, 

Believing,  true  and  cleau, 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within! 
158 


C-0]SfSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLOKBD. 

4  A  heii't  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 

Charles  Wesley, 

227  ^^^  paradise  of  love.  C.  M, 

f\  JESUS!  at  thy  feet  we  wait, 
^-^     Till  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise, 
■    Hestored  to  our  unsinning  state 
To  love's  sweet  paradise. 

2  Saviour  from  sin,  we  thee  receive ; 
From  all  indwelling  sin, 
Thy  blood,  we  steadfastly  believe. 
Shall  make  us  thoroughly  clean. 

Since  thou  wouldst  have  us  free  from  sin 

And  pure  as  those  above, 
Make  haste  to  bring  thy  nature  in, 

And  perfect  us  in  love  I 

The  counsel  of  thy  love  fulfil ; 

Come  quickly,  gracious  Lord  ! 
Be  it  according  to  thy  will, 

According  to  thy  word. 

5  O  that  the  perfect  grace  were  givers 
Thy  love  diffused  abroad ! 
O  that  our  hearts  were  all  a  heaven, 
For  ever  filled  with  God ! 

C.  Wesley, 
159 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

228  Perfect  Love.  C.  M. 
"yLTHEN  Christ  doth  in  my  heart  appear, 

*  '       And  love  erects  its  throne, 
I  then  enjoy  salvation  here, 
.    And  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his. 

Of  paradise  possessed, 
I  taste  unutterable  bliss, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

3  The  bliss  of  those  that  fully  dwell, 

Fully  in  thee  believe, 
'Tis  more  than  angel-tongues  can  tell, 
Or  angel-minds  conceive. 

4  Thou  only  know'st  who  did  obtain. 

And  die  to  make  it  known : 
The  great  salvation  now  explain, 
And  perfect  us  in  one. 

5  May  I,  may  all  who  humbly  wait, 

Tiie  glorious  joy  receive, — 
Joy  above  all  conception  great, 
Worth V  of  God  to  give. 

C.  Wesley 

229  Perfect  Purification.  CM. 
POEEVER  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  thy  bleeding  side ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art: 
160 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone, 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 
4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve, 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 

And  all  my  soul  be  love.  C.  Wesley. 

230  ^^y  All-sufficient  Good.  C.  M- 

T  would  be  thine,  thou  know'st  I  would^ 
-^     And  have  thee  all  my  own ; 
Thee,  O  my  all-suthcieut  Good  I 

I  want,  and  thee  alone. 
2  Tliy  name  to  me,  thy  nature  grant ! 

This,  only  this,  be  given : 
Nothing  besides  my  God  I  want ; 

Nothing  in  earth  or  heaven, 
o  Come,  O  my  Saviour,  come  away! 

Into  ray  soul  descend  I 
No  longer  from  thy  creature  stay, 

iVJy  Author  and  my  End  I 
4  Come,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

And  seal  me  thine  abode  ! 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lo^; 

Let  all  be  lost  in  G  od  I  C.  Wesley. 

231  The  Rapture  of  Lave.  i    M.- 

KNOW  that  ray  Redeemer  lives, 
And  ever  prays  for  me : 
A  token  of  his  love  he  gites, 

A  pledge  of  liberty. 
I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 
11  161 


I 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  hoh'  be ! 

What  can  withstand  his  will? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word ; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

5  Joyful  in  hope,  my  spirit  soars 

To  meet  thee  from  above, 
Thy  goodness  thankfully  adores; 

And  sure  I  taste  thy  love.  C.  Wesley. 

232  Waiting  at  the  Cross.  S.  M. 
PATHEE,  I  dare  believe 

Thee  merciful  and  true : 
Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, 
My  fallen  soul  renew. 

2  Come  then,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

And  bid  my  heart  be  clean: 
An  end  of  all  my  troubles  make, 
An  end  of  all  my  sin. 

3  I  cannot  wash  my  heart, 

But  by  believing  thee, 
And  waiting  for  tliy  blood  t'  impart 
The  spotless  purity. 

4  While  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 

Jesus,  the  grace  bestow ; 
Now  thy  all-cleansing  blood  apply, 
And  I  am  white  as  snow.       C-  Wesley. 

233  Depending  on  Chr{,<t.  S.  M. 
TESUS,  my  truth,  my  w^ay, 

"      My  sure,  unerring  light, 
On  thee  my  feeble  steps  I  stay, 
Which  thou  wilt  guide  aright 
162 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

2  My  wisdom  and  my  guide, 

My  counsellor  thou  art; 
O  never  let  me  leave  thy  side, 
Or  from  thy  paths  depart.  ^ 

3  I  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee, 

Thou  gracious,  bleeding  Lamb, 
That  I  may  now  enlighten'd  be, 
And  never  put  to  shame. 

4  Never  will  I  remove 

Out  of  thy  hjuids  my  cause  ; 
But  rest  in  thy  redeeming  love, 
And  hang  upon  thy  cross. 

5  Teach  me  the  happy  art, 

In  all  things  to  depend 
On  thee :  O  never,  Lord,  depart, 

But  love  me  to  the  end.  (J.  TFes/ey. 

234  ^^^^  "^^^  o/  Consecration.  L.  M. 

[From  the  FrcDcli.] 

I^OME,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above ! 
^^  Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace; 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
-    And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 

2  O  let  tlay  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free, 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  day  and  night  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

Xo  other  good  will  I  pursue : 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 
With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu! 

4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine^- 
163 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

Xor  will  I  liear  nor  will  I  speak 

Of  auy  other  love  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul ; 

Possess  it,  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 

As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

J.  Wesley. 

235  L.  M. 

There    remaineth  therefore  a  7-est  to  the  peoph  of 
God.     Heb.  4 :  9. 
/^OME,  O  Thou  greater  than  our  heart, 
^^^  And  make  thy  faithful  mercies  known*. 
The  mind  which  was  in  thee  impart ; 
Thy  constant  mind  in  us  be  shown. 

2  O  let  us  by  thy  cross  abide, 

Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 
The  Lamb  for  sinnere  cruciiied, 
A  world  to  save  from  endless  woe. 

3  Take  us  into  thy  people's  rest, 

And  we  from  our  own  works  shall  cease; 
With  thy  meek  Spirit  arm  our  breast, 
And  keep  our  minds  in  perfect  peace. 

it  Jesus,  for  this  we  calmly  wait ; 
O  let  our  eyes  behold  thee  near  I 
Hasten  to  make  our  heaven  complete : 
Appear,  our  glorious  God,  appear  I 

Charles  Wesley. 

236  Christ  All  i7i  All.  L.  M, 

XTOLY,  and  true,  and  righteous  Lord, 

I  wait  to  prove  thy  perfect  will : 
Be  mindful  of  thy  gracious  word. 
And  stamp  me  with  thy  Spirit's  seal. 
1G4 


.•OXSfX RATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

2  0];)^n  my  faitli's  interior  eye: 

Display  tliy  glory  from  above ; 
And  all  I  am  shall  sink  and  die, 
Lost  in  astonishment  and  love. 

3  Confound,  o'erpower  me  by  tliy  grace, 

I  would  be  In-  myself  abhorred  ; 
All  might,  all  majesty,  all  praise, 
All  glory,  be  to  Christ  my  Lord. 

4  Now  let  me  gain  perfection's  height ; 

Now  let  me  into  nothing  fall, 
As  less  than  nothing  in  thy  sight,  , 
And  feel  that  Christ  is  all  in  all. 

Charles  Wedev, 


237  Waiting  for  the  Promiie.  L.  M. 

f\  JESUS,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
^-^     O  all  atoning  Lamb  of  God, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  glorious  face ; 

I  seek  redemption  through  thy  blood. 

2  Thou  art  the  anchor  of  my  hope ; 

The  faithful  promise  I  receive: 
Surely  thy  death  shall  raise  me  up, 
For  thou  hast  died  that  I  might  live. 

3  Satan,  with  all  his  arts,  no  more 

]\Ie  from  the  gospel  hope  can  move; 
I  shall  receive  the  gracious  power. 
And  tind  the  pearl  of  perfect  love. 

4  My  flesh  which  cries,  ''  It  cannot  be," 

Shall  silence  keep  before  the  Lord ; 
And  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin  shall  flee 
At  Jesus'  everlasting  word. 

Charles  Wedey. 
165 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

238  -^'^'"  Lowliness  and  Purity.  L.  M. 

7  ESUS,  in  whom  the  Godhead's  rays 
Beam  forth  with  mildest  majesty ; 
I  see  thee  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
And  come  for  all  1  want  to  thee. 

2  Save  me  from  pride— the  plague  expel; 

Jesus,  thine  humble  self  impart : 
O  let  thy  mind  within  me  dwell ; 
O  give  me  lowliness  of  heart. 

3  Enter  thyself,  and  cast  out  sin  ; 

Thy  spotless  purity  bestow  : 
Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean ; 
Wash  me,  and  1  am  white  as  snow. 

4  Sprinkle  me,  Saviour  with  thy  blood, 

And  all  thy  gentleness  is  mine; 
And  plunge  me  in  the  jjurple  ilood, 
lill  all  1  am  is  lost  in  thine. 

Charles  Weslet/, 

239  The  promised  land  of  perfect  love.      L.  M. 

T  F,  Lord,  I  have  acceptance  found 
-'-     With  thee,  or  favor  in  thy  sight, 
Still  with  thy  grace  and  truth  surround, 
And  arm  me  with  thy  Spirit's  might. 

2  O  may  I  hear  thy  warning  voice, 
And  timely  fly  from  danger  near, 
With  rev'rence  unto  thee  rejoice, 
And  love  thee  with  a  filial  fear  I 


3  Still  hold  my  soul  in  second  life, 
And  sufler  not  my  feet  to  slide: 
Support  me  in  the  glorious  strife, 
And  comfort  me  on  every  side. 
166 


i 


<:ONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED, 

4  O  give  me  faith,  and  faith's  increase ; 
Finish  the  work  begun  in  me, 
Preserve  my  soul  in  perfect  peace, 
And  let  me  always  rest  on  thee  I 

240  ^^«  "^^'^Z  «/  God.  L.  ^L 

TJ  E  wills  that  I  should  holy  be  ; 
-'--'-  That  holiness  I  long  to  feel ; 
That  full  divine  conformity 

To  all  my  Saviour's  righteous  will. 

'I  See,  Lord,  the  travail  of  thy  soul 

Accomplshed  in  the  change  of  mine; 
Aud  plunge  me,  every  whit  made  whole, 
In  all  the  depths  oif  love  divine. 

3  On  thee,  O  God,  my  soul  is  stayed. 

And  waits  to  prove  thine  utmost  will; 
The  promise  by  thy  mercy  made, 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  in  me  fulfil. 

4  No  more  I  stagger  at  thy  power. 

Or  doubt  thy  truth,  which  cannot  move: 
Hasten  the  long-expected  hour. 

And  bless  me  with  thy  perfect  love. 

Charles  Wesley. 

241  Heavenly  Bliss  in  Prospect.  L.  M. 
A  EISE,  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime, 

■^^    Above  the  vanities  of  time  ; 
Let  faith  now  pierce  the  veil  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  I  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  vain  and  fleeting  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 
167 


CONSECRATION  AND  HOLINESS  IMPLORED. 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  me  on  the  road, 
The  narrow  road  that  leads  to  God  ? 
Or  can  I  love  this  earth  so  well, 

As  not  to  long  with  God  to  dwell  ? 

4  To  dwell  with  God,  (o  taste  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above : 
The  glorious  expectation  now 

Is  heavenly  bliss  begun  below. 

Thomas  Gihhom. 

-242  The  New  Covenant  L.  M. 

^\  GOD,  most  merciful  and  true, 
^^     Thy  nature  to  my  soul  impart ; 
'Stablish  with  me  the  covenant  new, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

2  To  real  holiness  restored. 

0  let  me  gain  my  Saviour's  mind ; 
And  in  the  knowledge  of  my  Lord, 

Fullness  of  life  eternal  tiud. 

3  Remember  Lord,  my  sins  no  more, 

That  them  I  may  no  more  forget : 
But.  sunk  in  guiltless  shame,  adore, 
With  speechless  wonder  at  thy  feet. 

4  O'erwhelmed  with  thy  stupendous  grace 

1  shall  not  in  thy  presence  move  ; 
But  breathe  unutterable  praise, 

And  rapturous  awe  and  silent  love. 

5  Then  every  murmuring  thought,  and  vain, 

Expires,  in  sweet  confusion  lost : 
I  cannot  of  my  cross  complain. 
I  cannot  of  mv  goodness  boast. 

C.  We^hr 
168 


CHRISTIAN    TERFECTION. 


SECTION  X. 
Cltristian   pcrlection. 

243  Rejoice  in  Hope.  8s,  6s. 

r\  GLORIOUS  hope  of  perfect  love, 
^  It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above  ; 

It  beuRj  on  eagles'  wing's ; 
It  gives  my  ravished  soul  a  taste. 
And  makes  me  for  some  moments  feast 
With  J'.sus'  priests  and  kings. 

2  Kejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

I  stand,  and,  from  the  mountain  top, 

See  all  tfie  land  below  : 
Kivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

3  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine^  and  oil, 
Fav^ored  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blessed: 
There  dwells  the  Lord  o  ir  Kighteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

i  Xow,  O  my  Joshua,  bring  me  in  I 
Cast  out  thy  foes ;  the  inbred  sin, 

The  carnal  mind,  remove : 
The  purchase  of  thy  death  divide; 
And,  O  I  with  all  the  sanctified, 

Give  me  a  lot  of  love !  C.  Wesley^ 


244         Panting  for  fullness  of  Love.         8s,  6s, 
LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 
All  taken  up  by  thee  '^ 
169 


0 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

I  thii'St,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 
'llie  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  heli; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable  ; 

The  tirst-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see; 
They  caunot  reach  the  mystery, 

'1  he  length,  the  breadth,  tlie  height. 

3  God  only  knows  tlie  love  of  God ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart; 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine ; 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine; 

Be  mine  this  better  i)art. 

4  O  that  I  could  forever  sit 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet  I 

Be  this  my  happy  choice ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 

5  O  that  I  could,  with  fovored  .John, 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's'  breast ! 
From  care,  and  sin.  and  sorrow  free. 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest.  Charles  Wesley. 

2^5        ^^'^  7^"''^  '"  ^^'^"■^  ^^f'^^  ^^^  God.     8s,  6ft. 
CAVIOUR,  on  me  the  grace  bestow, 
^  That,  with  thy  children,  I  may  know 

My  sins  on  earth  forgiven  ; 
Give  me  to  prove  the  kingdom  mine, 
And  taste,  in  holiness  divine. 
The  happiness  of  heaven. 
170 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

2  Me  with  that  restless  thirst  inspire, 
That  sacred,  infiuiie  desire. 

And  feast  my  hungry  heart ; 
Less  than  tiiyself  cannot  suftice ; 
My  soul  for  all  thy  fullness  cries, 

'For  all  thou  hast  and  art. 

3  Jesus,  the  crowning  grace  impart; 
Bless  me  with  purity  of  heart, 

That,  now  beholding  thee, 
I  soon  may  view  thy  open  face, 
On  all  thy  glorious  beauties  gaze, 

And  God  forever  see. 

Charles  Wesley. 

246  Power  over  Temptation.  8s,  6i 

TJ  E  LP,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly, 
-*-*■     And  still  my  tempted  soul  stand  by 

Throughout  the  evil  day ; 
The  sacred  watchfulness  impart, 
And  keep  the  issues  of  my  heart, 

And  stir  me  up  to  pray. 

2  My  soul  with  thy  whole  armor  arm ; 
In  each  approach  of  sin  alarm. 

And  show  the  danger  near : 
Surround,  sustain,  and  strengthen  me, 
And  till  with  godly  jealousy 

And  sanctifying  fear. 

3  Whene'er  my  careless  hands  hang  down, 
O  let  me  see  thy  gathering  frown. 

And  feel  thy  warning  eye ; 
And,  starting,  cry  from  ruin's  brink 
"Save,  Jesus,  or  I  yield,  I  sink; 

O  save  me,  or  I  die." 
171 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

4  If  near  the  pit  I  rashly  stray, 
Before  I  wholly  fall  away, 

The  keeu  conviction  dart ; 
Eecall  me  by  that  pitying  look, 
That  kind,  upbraiding  glance,  which  broke 

Unfaithful  Peter's  heart.  C.  Wesley^ 

24T  Rejoicing  in  Hope.  C.  j\l. 

r\  JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel  grace  I 
^-^     Christ  shall  in  me  appear  : 
I,  even  1,  shall  see  his  face  ; 
1  shall  be  holy  here. 

2  The  glorious  crown  of  righteousness 

To  ine  reached  out  I  view  ; 
Couquror  through  him,  I  soon  shall  seize, 
And  wear  it  as  my  due. 

3  The  promised  land  from  Pisgah's  top 

I  now  exult  to  see  : 
My  hope  is  full  (O  glorious  hope  I) 
Of  immortality. 

4  He  visits  now  the  house  of  clay  ; 

He  shakes  his  future  home ; 
O  wouldst  thou,  Lord,  on  this  glad  day, 
Into  thy  temple  come  I 

5  With  me,  I  know,  I  feel,  thou  art ; 

But  this  cannot  suthce, 
Unless  thou  plantest  in  my  heart 

A  constant  paradise.  C.  Wesley. 

^48  ^^  ^^^^^  dissolving  in  Love.  C.  M. 

TESUS  hath  died  that  I  might  live, 
^      Might  live  to  God  alone; 
In  him  eternal  life  receive,. 
And  be  in  spirit  one. 
172 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION.. 

2  Saviour,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace, 

The  gift  unspeakable  : 
And  wait  with  arms  of  faith  t'  embrace^ 
And  all  thy  love  to  feel. 

3  My  soul  breaks  out  in  strong  desire 

The  peifeet  bliss  to  prove  : 
My  longing  heart  is  all  on  fire 
To  be  dissolved  in  love. 

4  Oive  me  thyself ;  from  every  boast. 

From  every  wish  set  free : 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost ; 
But  give  thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  gifts  alas  I  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thyself  be  given  ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise, 
And  where  thou  art  is  heaven.  C.  Wesley. 

249  The  fullness  of  God.  C.  M. 

"DEIXG  of  beings,  God  of  love, 
-^     To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise  ; 

fe^    Thy  all-sustaining  ])Ower  we  prove, 

P~        And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  pant  to  be; 

Our  sacrifice  receive : 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  Ihee^ 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Heavenward  our  every  wish  aspires 

For  all  thy  mercy's  store ; 
The  sole  return  thy  love  requires, 
Is  that  we  ask  for  more. 

4  For  more  we  ask ;  we  open  then 

Our  hearts  to  embrace  thy  will ; 
TMrn,  and  revive  us,  Lord,  again; 
\v  ith  all  thy  fullness  fill. 
173 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

5  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  love 
Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad  ; 
So  shall  we  ever  live,  and  move, 

And  be,  with  Christ  in  God.       C.  Wesley, 

250  ^'^'6  tlionglit  of  God.  C.  M- 
/  \  HOW  the  thought  of  God  attracts 

^^     And  draws  the  heart  from  earth, 
And  sickens  it  of  passing  shows 

And  dissipating  mirth ! 
2  'Tis  not  enough  to  save  our  souls, 

To  shun  the  eternal  tires ; 
The  thought  of  God  will  rouse  the  heart 

To  more  sublime  desires. 
S  God  only  is  the  creature's  home, 

Though  rough  and  strait  the  road ; 
Yet  nothing  less  can  satisfy 

The  love  that  longs  for  God. 

4  O  utter  but  the  name  of  God 

Down  in  your  heart  of  hearts, 
And  see  how  from  the  world  at  once 
All  tempting  light  departs  ! 

5  A  trusting  lieart,  a  yearning  eye, 

Can  win  their  way  al)ove ; 
If  mountains  can  be  moved  by  faith, 
Is  there  less  power  in  love? 

Frederitk  W.  Faber, 

251  Walk  in  the  light.  C.  M. 
AA/'ALK  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  know 

*  '       That  fellowship  of  love, 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 
2  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  find 
Thy  heart  made  truly  his, 
174 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

AVho  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined* 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light  I  and  thou  shalt  owa 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

4  AValk  in  the  light  I  and  e'en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  l\ath  conquered  there. 

5  Walk  in  the  light  I  thy  path  shall  be 

Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright ; 
For  God,  by  grrfce,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 

And  God  himself  is  light.    Bernard  Barton, 

252  c.^i. 

Excellence  of  Christiayi  unanimity  and  Love. 
QPIRIT  of  peace,  celestial  Dove, 
^     How  excellent  thy  praise  I 
No  richer  gift  than  Christian  love 
Thy  gracious  power  displays. 

2  Swset.  as  the  dew  on  herb  and  flower, 

That  silently  distills, 
At  evening's  soft  and  balmy  hour, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hills, — 

3  So,  with  mild  influence  from  aVjove, 

Shall  promis'd  grace  descend, 
Till  universal  peace  and  love 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend. 

'S/j/r.  of  the  Psalma, 

253  "Thy  irill  be  doneJ'  C.  M. 
TESUS,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 

^      In  whom  I  now  believe. 


CHRISTIAN   PERFECTION. 

As  taught  by  thee,  iu  faith  I  pray, 
Expecting  to  receive. 

2  Thy  will  by  me  on  earth  be  done, 

As  by  the  powers  above, 
Who  always  see  thee  on  thy  throne, 
And  glory  in  thy  love. 

3  I  ask  in  confidence  the  grace, 

That  I  may  do  thy  will, 
As  angels  who  behold  thy  face, 
And  all  thy  words  fulfil. 

4  Surely  I  shall,  the  sinner  I, 

Shall  serve  thee  without  fear, 
If  thou  my  nature  sanctify 

In  answer  to  my  prayer.         C.   Wedey» 

254       ^'^  ^^^y  ^^or<  the  Scmoiw's  home.      C  M. 

Til^HAT  is  our  calling's  glorious  hope 

'^'        But  inward  holiness  I 
For  this  to  .Jesus  I  look  up, 
I  calmly  wait  for  this. 

2  I  wait,  till  he  shall  touch  me  clean, 

Shall  life  and  power  impart, 
Give  me  the  faith  that  casts  out  sin, 
And  purifies  the  heart. 

3  This  is  the  dear  redeeming  grace. 

For  every  sinner  free ; 
Surely  it  shall  on  me  take  place, 
The  chief  of  sinnei's,  me. 

4  From  all  iniquity,  from  all, 

He  shall  my  soul  redeem ! 
In  Jesus  I  believe,  and  shall 
Believe  m3'.self  to  him. 

5  When  Jesus  makes  my  heart  his  home, 

My  sin  shall  all  depart ; 
176 


CHRISTIAN   PEEFECTION. 

And,  lo  he  saith  :  "  I  quickly  come, 
To  fill  and  rule  thy  heart ! " 

6  Be  it  according  to  thy  word, 
Eedeem  me  from  all  sin ; 
My  heart  would  now  receive  thee,  Lord : 
tome  in,  my  Lord,  come  in  !     C  Wedey^- 


255  Love  to  the  Saviour.  7s. 

TTAEK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  I 
^^   'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word  1 
Jesus  speaks,  he  speaks  to  thee : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound  j 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "Can  a  mother's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Beeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  faith  is  done. 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be : 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?  " 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  still  so  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore: 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  I  Cowper, 

12  177 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

256  Humble  Aspirations.  ?i 
WHEN,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  b* 

*^     Perfectly  resigned  to  thee? 
Poor  and  vile  in  my  own  eyet^, 
Only  ju  tiiy  wisdom  wise? 
2  Only  thee  content  to  Ivuow, 
Jgnorant  of  all  below? 
Only  guided  by  thy  light  ; 
Only  mighty  in  th}'*nigiu? 

•  3  So  I  may  thy  Spirit  know, 
Let  him  as  he  listeth  blow: 
Let  the  manner  be  unknown. 
So  I  may  with  thee  be  out. 
4  Fully  in  my  life  express 
All  the  heights  of  holine&>; 
S^veetly  let  my  spirit  prove 
All  the  depths  of  humble  love. 

257  ^'^''  ^'"^'''6  Coa.^ecration.  S.  M. 

I  ESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope. 
^      On  thee  I  cast  my  care; 
Wit  h  luuuble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 
Give  me  on  tliee  to  w  at, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do; 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew.  ^ 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will. 
That  tramples  down,  and  casts  V)ehiiid 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill : 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 
To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss; 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

Bold  to  lake  up,  firm  to  sustain, 
The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly : 
A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care; 
Forever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer.       C.  Wesley. 

258  For  Perfect  Submisdon.  S.M; 

T  WANT  a  heart  to  pray, 
-*-     To  pray,  alid  never  cease; 
Never  to  mnrmur  at  thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  sufierings  less. 
This  blessing,  above  all. 

Always  to  pray,  I  want; 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

2  I  Avant  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim. 
L'nmoved  by  threatening  or  reward. 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name  ; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

3  I  rest  upon  thy  word  ; 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  liope  remove 
179 


Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  lo%''e.         Charles  Wesie^ 

259  The  Solemn  Vou:  C.  M. 

XyiTNESS  ye  men  and  angels,  now, 
'  '       Before  the  Lord  we  speak ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow^ 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Kor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart^ 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

8  AVe  trust  not  "in  our  native  strength, 
But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  tht  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayer^ 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

Be  njam  in  Be  ddom&. 

980      "  ^  "'^^  ^f'-^'^  ^^«  cwp  of  salvaiion:'     C.  M, 
Psalm  cxvi,  13. 
Ay  II  AT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 

"       For  all  his  mercy's  store? 
I'll  take  the  gifts  he  hath  bestowed^ 
And  luimbly  ask  for  more. 
2  My  vows  I  will  to  his  great  name 
Before  his  people  pay, 
And  all  I  have,  and  all  I  am, 
Upon  his  altar  lay, 

8  Thy  lawful  servant,  Lord,  I  oive 
To  tiiee  whatever  is  mina, 
ISO 


CHRISTIAN    PEKFECTIO^^. 

Born  in  tliy  family  below. 
And  by  redemption  thine. 

4  The  God  of  all-redeeming  grace 
My  God  1  will  proclaim, 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 
And  call  upon  his  name. 

6  Praise  him,  ye  saints,  the  God  of  I  ne, 
^Vho  hath  my  sins  forgiven, 
Till,  gathered  to  the  Church  above, 
We  sing  the  songs  of  heaven. 

Samuel  Wesley, 

^61  Accept  my  Heart.  C  M. 

IV  TY  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
■^■*'     And  make  it  always  thine ; 
That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  him  who  died, 

Behold.  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  ie  thy  service.  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  ! 

Matthew  Bridget 

962    '5'ou/  and  body  dedicated  to  the  Lord.    C.  M. 
T  ET  him  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
^-^     His  sovereign  right  assert ; 
And  take  up  every  thankful  song, 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  clainis  r.s  for  his  own, 
,      A\hG  bought  us  with  a  price: 
181 


CHRISTIAN   PERFECTION. 

The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone; 
To  Christ  alone  he  dies. 

3  Jesus,  thine  own  at  last  receive; 

Fulfil  our  heart's  desire; 
And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 
And  in  thy  cause  expire. 

4  Our  oQuls  and  bodies  we  resign ; 

With  joy  we  render  thee 
Our  all, — no  longer  ours,  but  thine 

To  all  eternity.  Chailes  TTestey. 

263  -^  ^i^-i>^9  Sucrijjcc.         L.  M.  6 1- 
f\  GOD,  what  offering  shall  I  give 

^^     To  tiiee,  the  Lord  of  earth  aud  skies? 
My  spirit,  soul,  and  flesh  receive. 

A  holy,  living  sacrifice : 
Small  a,s  it  is,  'tis  all  my  store; 
^lore  shouldst  thou  have,  if  1  had  raore. 

2  Now  then,  my  God,  thou  hast  my  soul: 

No  longer  mine,  but  thine  I  am : 
Guard  thou  thine  own,  possess  it  whole; 

Cheer  it  witli  hope,  with  love  inflame. 
Thou  hast  my  spirit ;    there  display 
Thy  glory  to  the  perfect  day. 

3  Thou  hast  my  flesh,  thy  hallowed  shrin^ 

Devoted  solely  to  thy  will : 
Here  let  thy  light  forever  shine  : 

This  house  still  let  thy  presence  fill: 
O  Source  of  life  I  live,  dwell,  and  move 
in  me,  till  all  my  life  be  love. 

Joachim  Lange,  tr.  by  J.  Wedey, 

264  The  Single  Eye.  L.  M.  6 1 
"DEHOLD  the  servant  of  the  Lord ! 

-*-'     I  wait  thy  guiding  hand  to  feel  ;♦ 
182 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION". 

To  hear  and  keep  thy  every  word, 

To  prove  aud  do  thy  perfect  will: 
Joyful  from  my  own  works  to  cease, 
Giad  to  fulfil  all  righteousness. 

2  My  eyery  weak,  though  good-design, 

O'errule  or  change,  as  seems  tiiee  metJt: 
Jesus,  let  all  my  work  be  thine! 

Thy  work,  O  Lord   is  all  complete, 
A.nd  pleasing  in  thy  Fathers  sight ; 
rhou  only  hast  done  all  things  right. 

3  Here,  then,  to  thee  thin;-  own  I  leave; 

Mold  as  thou  wilt  thy  passive  clay; 
But  let  me  all  thy  stamp  receive, 

But  let  nie  all  thy  words  obey; 
Serve  with  a  single  heart  and  eye, 
And  to  thy  glory  live  and  die.  Charles  Wesley. 

285        Pressing  toward  the  Mark.        L.  M.  6  i- 

T  TliANK  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

^  That  thy  briglit  beams  on  me  have  shined; 

I  thank  thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind ; 
I  thank  thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  thee  rejoice. 

2  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Xor  suffer  me  again  to  stray  ; 
Strengthen  my  feet,  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  thy  way , 
My  soul  and  fle-^h,  O  Lord  of  might, 
Fill,  satiate,  with  thy  heavenly  light. 

%  Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears; 

Give  to  my  heart  cliaste,  hallowed  fires; 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  Hli.d  fears, 

The  love  that  all  heaven's  host  inspires  J 
16'^ 


CHRISTIAN   PERFECTION. 

Thai  all  my  powei^s,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

-4  Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown  ; 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God; 
Thee  wilf  I  love,  beneath  thy  frown 

Or  smile,  thy  scepter  or  thy  rod. 
"VViiat  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay? 
Thee  shall  1  love  in  endless  day ! 

Johann  A.  Schejfier.     Tr.  by  J.  Wesley. 

:266   The  Prize  of  our  High  Calling.    L.  M.  6  L 

TE'^US,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

^    No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 

O  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there: 
Thine  wholly  thine  alone,  I  am  ; 
Be  thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 

2  O  grant  tliat  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  thy  pure  love  alone: 
O  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  jny,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown: 
Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove; 
My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love. 

3  Unwearied  may  I  this  pursue; 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire: 
And  day  and  night,  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  the  sacred  treasure  there. 

'4  In  suffering  be  thy  love  my  peace ; 

In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  power; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  ceas^ 
Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
184 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

In  death  as  life  be  thou  my  guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hath  died. 

Paul  Gerhardt.     Tr.  by  J".  Wede^ 


SECTION  XL 


9f\^  <£i(t^i^<^^  (Comforted   and 

^Encouraged. 

267  JL.  M. 

TESUS,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
^    Great  Builder  of  thy  Church  below, 
If  now  thy  Spirit  move  my  breast, 
Hear,  aud  fulfil  thiue  own  request. 

2  The  few  that  truly  call  thee  Lord, 
And  wait  thy  sanctifying  word, 

And  thee  their  utmost  Saviour  own,— 
Unite,  and  perfect  them  in  one. 

3  O  let  them  all  thy  mind  express  I 
Stand  forth  thy  chosen  witnesses; 
Thy  power  unto  salvation  show, 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 

4  In  them  let  all  mankind  behold 
How  Christians  lived  in  days  of  old; 
Mighty  their  envious  foes  to  move, 
A  proverb  of  reproach-  and  love. 

5  Call  them  into  thy  wondrous  light. 
Worthy  to  walk  with  thee  in  white  I 
Make  up  thy  jewels,  Lord,  and  show 
Thy  glorious,  spotless  Church  below. 

185 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

268  Psalm  Ixxxiv.  1-7.  L.  M 

TJOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
•*--■-  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  I 
"With  strong  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  Blest  are  the  saints  that  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

B  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace : 
Here  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

4  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

5  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length, 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there.  Watt9t 

269  ^*a^"i  Ixv.  1-5.  L.  M. 

'l^HE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 
-■-    My  God;  and  praise  becomes  thy  house; 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

S  0  thou  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies, 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray, 

All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes, 

And  grateful  isles  of  every  sea.  Watts, 

186 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

270  ^^«'"^  ^^^'i- 1-5-  L.  M. 

/^  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
^-^  Wheu  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  oiler  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  tlie  deep,  and  buried  there — 
G)nvulsions  shake  the  solid  world — 
Our  faitli  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar — 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore. 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  wat'ring  our  divine  abode. 
6  That  sacred  stream,  thy  holy  word. 
Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls . 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  aflbrd. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

Watts. 

271  ^^'^  ministry  instituted.  L.  M. 

npHE  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose, 

-*-      In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 

Scattered  his  gifts  on  men  below. 

And  still  his  royal  bounties  flow. 
2  Hence  sprang  the  apostles'  honored  name^ 

Sacred  ^^eyond  heroic  fame : 

In  humbler  forms,  before  our  eyes, 

Paijtors  and  teacliei-s  hence  arise. 
8  From  Christ  they  all  their  gifts  derivCi 

Axid,  fed  by  Clirist.  their  graces  live ; 


THE    CHURCH    COMFORTED. 

^hile  guarded  bj  his  mighty  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

4  So  shall  the  bright  succes-sion  run 
Through  all  the  counses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churclies,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  tiourish  large  and  fair. 

b  Jesus,  now  t'  ach  our  hearts  to  know 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow, 
Pastors  and  people  shout  thy  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endlass  days. 

Pliilip  Doddridge, 

272  Isaiah  xl.  1-5.  L.  M. 

/COMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace. 
^^  Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord, 
O  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go. 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show: 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark  !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  Prepare ! 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh. 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there  I 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come ; 

Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey; 
Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room ; 
Ye  desert  souls,  prepare  his  way. 

&  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all : 
Whatever  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain ; 
The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall. 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 
188 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  displayed 
Shall  ail  mankind  together  view, 
And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almightv  hand  shall  do. 

C.  Wesley 

273  Angels  of  the  Church.  L.  M, 

T\RAW  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near! 
-^  Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold ; 
Still  in  thy  Church  vouchsafe  t'  appear, 
And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold, 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  laud. 
The  angels  of  thy  Church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast, 

Their  high  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  filled  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them.  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear, 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word  ; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  Churches  now  ; 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow.         C  Weslei^, 

274  Psdm  xlviii.  10-14.  S.  M. 

tj^AE  as  thy  name  is  known 
^    The  world  declares  tliy  praise : 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 
189 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
Compass  and  view  the  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well — 

4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worsliip  of  thy  court. 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows. 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold.  WatU. 

2*73  ^''''  ^^^  increase  of  laborers.  S.  M 

r  ORD  of  the  harvest  hear 
-"-^     Thy  needy  servants'  cry ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view: 
The  harvest,  truly,  Lord,  is  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  Church  abroad. 
And  let  them  speak  the  Avord  of  power. 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove ; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love  !  C.  Wedey, 

190 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

276  "^^^^  Reunion.  S.  M. 

i\  HAPPY,  happy  place, 
^^     Where  saiilts  aud  angels  meet ! 
There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

2  With  joy  we  shall  behold, 

In  yonder  blest  abode, 
The  patriarchs  and  prophets  old, 
And  all  the  saints  of  God. 

3  Abrah'm  and  Isaac  there, 

And  Jacob  shall  receive 
The  foU'wers  of  their  faith  and  prayer 
Who  now  in  bodies  live. 

4  We  shall  our  time  beneath 

Live  out  in  cheerful  hope. 
And  fearless  pa^s  the  vale  of  death, 
And  gain  the  mountain-top. 

5  To  gather  home  his  owa., 

God  shall  his  angels  send, 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 

In  glorious  triumph  end,  Wede^. 

2!n  The  ministei^s  theme.  C.  M. 

JESUS,  the  name  high  over  all, 
*'      In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky  ! 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 
And  devils  fear  and  tiy. 

2  Jei^us.  the  name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  name  to  sinners  giv'n  ; 
It  scattei-s  all  their  guilty  fear; 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heav'n. 

3  Jesus  the  pris'ner's  fetters  breaks. 

And  bruises  Satan's  head ; 
191 


THE   CHUPX'H    COMFORTED. 

Power  into  strengthless  souls  it  speaks. 
And  life  into  the  dead. 

4  O  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace  ; 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

5  His  only  rigliteousuess  I  show, 

His  saving  truth  proclaim : 
'Tis  all  mv  business  here  below, 
To  cry,'"  Behold  the  Lamb  I" 

6  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 

1  may  but  gasp  his  name  ! 
Preach  him  to  all.  and  crv  in  death, 

"  Behold,  behold  the  Lamb!"  C.  We&le^ 

278  c.  M. 

"  For  I  am  not   ashamed  of  the  Gospel  of 
Christ.'^     Romans  i.  16. 

I'M  not  asham'd  to  own  the  Lord, 
-*-     Or  to  defend  his  caus;e, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  know  his  name. 

His  name  is  all  my  trust, 
Isor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  sliame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
AVhat  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
'1  ill  the  d- cisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  tiie  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  sou!  a  place.  Wati& 

192 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

2*79    ^^  ^^  9^  *^'^  ^^^  AoMse  of  the  Lord.    C.  M. 
Psalm  cxxii. 

TTOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
-*--*-     My  friends  devoutly  say, 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day  !  " 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road! 

The  Church  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints; 

And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 


We  tremble  and  rejo 


ice 


5  Peace  be  within  tliis  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains: 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns.         WaUA. 

280  Supplies  of  the  Church.  8s  &  7s. 

f^  LOKIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
I      ^     Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
E      He,  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 
2  On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
13  193 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

3  See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters  - 

iSpringing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  sujiply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

4  WIio  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 
6  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 
See  the  c'oud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'riug — 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
6  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken, 

Chose  thee  for  his  own  abode.  Newton. 

281  ^'''^  ^^''  everlasting  Light.  8s  &  7s. 

TJEAR  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken: 
-^^     O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afilicted,  broken. 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you. 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 
You  shall  name  your  walls  "Salvation," 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  "Praise." 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden. 
Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow, 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow. 
Still  in  undisturbed  possession  ; 

Peace  and  righteousne^  shall  reign, 
194 


o^ 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 
Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 
Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see ; 
But,  your  griefs  forever  endmg, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me : 
God  shall  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 

Chauge  to  day  the  gloom  of  night; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 
God  your  everlasting  light. 

miliam  Cowper, 

282  Good  nei'M  for  Zion.  8,  7,  4 

|X  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
AVelcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive  I 
God  himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  niglit  been  long  and  mournful? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful. 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved? 

Cease  tiiy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boa^jts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee; 

All  thy  warfare  now  i^  past  • 
195 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

God  thy  Saviour  will  defend  thee ; 
Victory  is  thine  at  last : 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest.       Thomas  Kelly, 

283         Jehovah,  tlte  defense  of  Zion        8,  7,  4. 

VTON  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 
^  Zion,  kept  by  power  divine : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

Though  the  world  in  arms  combine: 
Happy  Zion, 

What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  I 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish  ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright^ 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

Thomas  KeUy, 

2g4  Love  for  Zion.  S.  M. 

T  LOVE  thy  kingdom.  Lord, 
^     The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Eedeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  O  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  tl:^y  hand. 

3  For  her  mj  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  pravers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Sure  as  thv  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Timothy  Duighi 

jlsSS    ^^  church's  confidence  and  security.    S.  M 

^^^HO  in  the  Lord  confide, 
''^      And  feel  his  sprinkled  blood. 
In  storms  and  hurricanes  abide 

Firm  as  the  mount  of  God : 
Steadfast,  and  fixed,  and  sure, 

His  Zion  cannot  move  ; 
His  faithful  people  stand  secure 
In  Jesus'  guardian  love. 
2  As  round  Jerusalem 

The  hilly  bulwarks  rise, 
So  God  protects  and  covers  them 

From  all  their  enemies. 
On  every  side  he  stands, 

And  for  his  Israel  cares ; 
And  safe  in  his  almighty  hands 
Their  souls  forever  bears. 

Charles  Wesley* 
197 


THE   CHURCH   COMFORTED. 

286  The  Trinity  Invoked.  S.  M 

r\  LOKD  our  God!  arise, 
^     The  cause  of  truth  maintain, 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  life  !  arise, 

Nor  let  thy  glory  cease  ; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace. 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost !  arise, 

Extend  thy  quickening  wing, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  All  on  the  earth  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing, 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 
Balph  WarcUawfrom  the  Presbyterian  Coll, 

287  The  throne  of  grace.  S.  M. 

"OEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace; 

^     The  promise  calls  us  near ; 

There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt. 
Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold  ; 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  he  spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold? 

5  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love. 
That  we  may  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 
198 


MINISTERIAL    COMMISSION. 

Teach  us  to  live  bv  faith, 

Conform  our  wills  to  thine ; 
Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 

And  then  in  glory  shine. 

John  Newton, 


SECTION  XII. 
3Jlinisterial  Ctomtulssiott* 

288  L.  M. 

Chrisfs  commission  to  preach  the  Gospel. 
Matt.  X.  7-16. 
r^O  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name, 
^     Sweetly  the  gospel  trumpet  sound  j 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  the  human  race  is  fomid. 

2  The  jovful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies, 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go. 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove, 
And  let  your  heav'n  taught  conduct  show, 
That  ye're  commissioned  from  above. 

4  Freely  f i  om  me  ye  have  received, 

Freely,  in  love  to  others  give; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd, 

And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live.  /.  Logan, 

289  Laborei's.  L.  M. 

[From  the  German.] 
TJ IGH  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
-   ""■     The  King  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
199 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own, 
And  smiles  on  the  peculiar  race. 

2  He  rests  well  pleased  their  toils  to  see ; 

Beneath  his  easy  yoke  they  move ; 
"With  all  their  heart  and  strength  agree 
In  the  sweet  labor  of  his  love. 

3  See,  where  the  servants  of  their  God, 

A  busy  multitude,  appear: 
For  Jesus  day  and  night  employed, 
His  heritage  they  toil  to  clear. 

4  The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  constrains, 

And  strengthens  their  unwearied  hands ; 
They  spend  their  sweat,  and  blood,  and  paing 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  lands. 

5  0  multiply  thy  sowers'  seed,  ! 

And  fruit  we  every  hour  shall  bear . 
Throughout  the  world  thy  gospel  spread, 
Thine  everlasting  truth  declare  I   /.  Wesley. 

290  L.  M. 

•'  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  gospel  ia 
every  creature."     Mark  xvi.  15-20. 
"  /^  O  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  th'  Lord, 
^     "  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  re- 
ceive ; 
Explain  to  them  my  sacred  word, 
Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live. 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known, 
And  ve  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
Bj  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

B  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 
Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 
200 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

Nor  let  ray  prophets  be  afraid, 
-Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaa- 
pheme, 

4  "  While  thas  ye  follow  my  commands, 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end: 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head ; 

On  a  bright  cloud- to  he  iv'u  he  rode ; 
They  to  tiie  farthest  nation  spread 

The  grace  of  their  ascended  God.        Watts, 

291  ^'"^  universal  Effusion.  L.  M* 

(\  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God  ! 
^^  In  all  the  fullness  of  thy  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hatli  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word . 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath ! 

4  Baptize  the  nations  !  far  and  nigh  ; 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  : 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify. 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

5  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 

All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see : 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's   sufTring  crowned   through 
thee !  Montgomery, 

201 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

292  The  Church  Militant.  S.  M 

XT  ARK,  how  the  watchmen  cry  I 
-"-  Attend  the  trumpet's  sound  I 
Stand  to  your  arms,  the  foe  is  nigh ; 
The  powers  of  hell  surround. 

2  Who  bow  to  Christ's  command, 

Your  arms  and  hearts  prepare : 
The  day  of  battle  is  at  hand! 
Go  forth  to  glorious  war! 

3  See,  on  the  mountain  top, 

The  standard  of  your  God  ! 
In  Jesus'  name  I  lift  it  up. 

All  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 

4  His  standard-bearer,  I 

To  all  the  nations  call : 
Let  all  to  Jesus'  cross  draw  nigh: 
He  bore  the  cross  for  all. 

5  All  power  to  him  is  giv^n  : 

He  ever  reigns  the  s>»me : 
Salvation,  happiness,  and  heaven, 

Are  all  in  Jesus'  name.  C.  TTes/ey. 


H' 


293  -^s«'«^'  lii-  "^-lO-  s.  M. 

OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here !  '* 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
i2U2 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  iW, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  I 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  lonfi^ 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 

And  deserts  learn  the  joj. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad: 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God.  Waits. 

294  &M. 

VE  messengers  of  Christ! 
-'-      His  sovereign  voice  obey ; 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 

Will  needful  strength  besto-if ; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid. 
With  sac  ed  courage   go — 

3  Go,  spread  the  Saviour's  fame ; 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace 
To  the  most  guilty  and  depraved 
Of  Adam's  numerou*  race. 

4  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail. 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

Mrs,  Voke,  from  the  Presbyterian  QA 
203 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

!39S  opening  Confe7-ence.  S.  M. 

A  ND  are  we  yet  alive, 
-^     And  see  each  other's  face  ? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give 

For  his  redeeming  grace  I 
Preserved  by  power  Divine 

To  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen. 

What  conHicts  have  we  passed, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 

ISiuce  we  assembled  last ; 
But  out  of  a'l  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love ; 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 

And  hides  our  life  above. 

3  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost. 

Till  we  can  sin  no  more : 
Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain.  C.   Wesley. 

296  Closing  Conference.  S.  M. 

AND  let  our  bodies  part, 
-^     To  diffrent  climes  repair; 
Inseparably  joined  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 
2  Jesus  the  Corner-stone 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite, 
And  still    he  keeps  our  spirits  one. 
Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 
204 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

3  0  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  wort  below , 
And,  foU'wing  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  further  conquests  go. 

4  The  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

Before  his  lab'rers  lies; 
And  lo  I  we  see  the  vast  reward 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies. 

5  O  let  our  heart  and  mind 

Coniinually  ascend, 
That  heaven  of  repose   to  find, 

Where  all  our  labors  end  I        C.    Wede^ 


V 


29*7  Zions    Watchmen.  C.  M 

El  Zion's  watchmen  a'l  awake, 
And  take  th'  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angeF^  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  I 
For  souls  which  must  forever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see, 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  thev  may  watch  for  thee. 

205 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSION. 

JiBS  Christ,  the  Conqueror.  C.  M 

TESUS,  immortal  King,  arise ; 
^      Assert  thy  rightful  sway, 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
Aud  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqueror,  ride^ 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit. 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
Their  trophies  at  thy  feet. 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly    • 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sun 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  O  may  the  great  Redeemers  name 

Through  every  clime  be  known, 
And  heathen  gods  forsaken,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

5  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Be  thou,  O  Christ,  adored, 
And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

A.  C.  Hobart  Seymour, 

<^9  The  Gospel  for  all  Natims.  C.  M. 

f^  REAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
^-^     Are  by  creation  thine; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld. 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 
Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 
206 


MINISTERIAL  COMMISSIOX. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

Thomas  Gibbons, 

300  ^•'^^  '^^^^  ^^  angels  of  God  worship  him.  C  M. 
LJ  OW  great  the  wisdom,  power  and  grace 
-'--'-     Which  in  redemption  shine ! 

The  heavenly  host  with  joy  confess 
The  work  is  all  divine. 

2  Before  his  feet  they  cast  their  crowns, — 

Those  crowns  which  Jesus  gave, — 
And,  with  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 
Proclaim  his  power  to  save. 

3  They  tell  the  triumphs  of  his  cross, 

The  suff"'rings  which  he  bore. — 
How  low  he  stooped,  how  high  he  rose, 
And  rose  to  stoop  no  more. 

4  O  let  them  still  their  voices  raise, 

And  still  their  songs  renew: 
Salvation  well  deserves  the  praise 

Of  men  and  angels  too.  Beddonu, 

301  FuU  and  Free.  C.  M. 

f\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
^^     Are  in  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case, 
Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 
207 


CHRISTIAN    ORDINANCES. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls 

Abundant,  free  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wound*, 

Your  every  burden  bring : 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds,    ■ 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 

4  Whoever  will — O  gracious  word  ! 

May  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink,  for  Jesus'  sake. 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  fou.nd  life  and  peace ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

Samuel  Medley 


SECTION  XIII. 
BAPTISM 

302  L  M. 

COME,  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Honor  the  means  ordained  by  thee  ; 
Make  good  our  apostolic  boast, 
And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 

2  We  now  thy  promised  presence  claim: 
Sent  to  disciple  all  mankind — 

208 


BAPTISM. 

Sent  to  baptize  into  thy  name — 

We  now  thy  promised  presence  find. 
3  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son — 
In  these,  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face, 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known, 
The  inward,  pure,  baptizing  grace. 
4  Jesus,  with  us  thou  always  art ; 
Effectuate  now  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 
And  bless  the  ordinance  divine. 
5  Eternal  Spirit  come  from  high, 
Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou  ! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  witii  the  water  now  ! 

a  Wesley 

303  The  Cornmi&^hn.  L.  M^ 

"^rWAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

-*-      *'  Go,  teach  the  nations,  aud  baptize;'* 
The  nations  have  receive!  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  "  Kepent  and  be  baptized,"  he  saith, 

'  For  the  remission  of  your  sins ; " 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

3  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood. 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends,  like  purifying  rain. 

4  Thus  we  engage  oureelves  to  thee, 

And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord : 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record !     WatU^ 
14  209 


0 


CHRISTIAN    ORDINANCES. 

304  Significance  of  Baptism.  C  M. 

LOED,  while  we  confess  the  worth 
Of  this  the  outward  seal, 
Do  thou  the  truth  herein  set  forth 
To  every  heart  reveal. 

2  Death  to  the  world  we  here  avow, . 
Death  to  each  fleshly  lust ; 
Newness  of  life  our  calling  now, 
A  risen  Lord  our  trust. 

B  And  we,  O  Lord,  who  now  partake 
Of  resurrection  life. 
With  every  sin,  for  thy  dear  sake, 
Would  be  at  constant  strife. 

4  Baptized  into  the  Fathers  name 

We'd  walk  as  sons  of  God ; 
Baptized  in  thine,  we  own  thy  claim 
As  ransomed  by  thy  blood. 

5  Baptized  into  the  Holy  Ghost, 

We'd  keep  his  temple  pure, 
And  make  thy  grace  our  only  boast, 
And  by  thy  strength  endure. 

Mar-y  P.  Boidy. 

305  Children  in  the  arms  of  Jesxs.        C.  M. 

1>EH0LD  what  condescending  love 
^    Jesus  on  earth  displays  I 
To  little  children  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 
To  our  forefathei-s  given  •, 
Our  infants  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaveax 
210 


BAPTISM. 

3  Forbid  them  not,  whom  Jesus  calls, 

Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 

4  With  flowing  teai-s,  and  thankful  hearts, 

We  give  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Keceive  them,  Lord,  into  thine  arms ; 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 

Augustus  M.  Toplady, 

306  InjaiU.  C.  M, 
OOW  large  the  promise,  how  Divine, 
-■--^     To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed  ! 

"  I  am  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all   their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  angel  of  the  cov'nant  proves 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  father  given ; 
|fe^    He  takes  our  children  to  his  arms, 
|k:       And  calls  them  heirs  » f  heaven. 

4  O  God,  how  faithful  are  thy  ways  I 

Thy  love  endures   the  same  ; 
^or  from  the  promise  of  thy  grace 

Blots  out  our   children's  name.       WatL. 

307  M^nt  iMark  x.  13-16.  C.  M. 
^EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stands 

^     With  all-engaging  charms  : 

Hark  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Xor  scorn  their  humble  name-. 

211 


CHRISTIAN    ORDINANCES. 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
'J  he  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 
And  yield  them  up  to  thee : 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 

Thine  let  our  oflspring  be.      Doddridge. 

308  s.  M. 

Christ  a  Fountaiji.      Acts  xxii.  16. 
ATY  Saviour's  pierced  side, 
-^  ^     Pour'd  out  a  double  flood  ; 
By  water  we  are  purified, 

And  pardou'd  by  the  blood. 

2  Call'd  from  above,  I  rise, 

And  wash  away  my  sin  ; 
The  stream  to  which  my  spirit  flies, 
Can  make  the  foulest  clean. 

3  It  runs  divinely  clear, 

A  fountain  deep  and  wide  ; 
'Twas  opened  by  the  soldiers  spear, 
In  my  Redeemer's  side !  Stafford, 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

309  s.  M. 

Coiiiiiiiinioa  ivith  Christ  and  with   Saints, 
FESUS  invites  his   saints 
^      To  me2t  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  s't,  and   hold 
Commimion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his   flesh : 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  ; 
Amazing  favor,  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God. 
212 


THE   LORDS   SUPPER. 

8  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maiutain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one : 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born  Sou. 

5  I-et  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise: 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise.  ]VatU 


a 


310  ^^«   Triumph.  S.M* 

r  THE  good  fight  have  fought," 
-"-     O  when  shall  1  declare ! 
The  vict'ry  by  my  Saviour  got 
1  long  with  Paul  to  share. 

2  O  may  I  triumph  so, 

When  all  my  warfare's  past; 
And,  dying,  find  my  latest  foe 
Under  my  feet  at  last  I 

3  This  blrssed  word  be  mine. 

Just  as  the  port  is  gained, 
"Kept  by  the  power  of  grace  Divine, 
I  have  the  faith  maintained."' 

4  Th'  apostles  of  my  Lord, 

To  whom  it  firet  was  given, — 
They  could  not  speak  a  greater  word, 
Nor  all  the  saints  in  heaven.      C.  ]V?sley. 

311  The   Lmtatiou.  C.  M. 
^FHE  King  of  heaven  liis  table  spreads, 
-*-     And  blessings  crown  the  board 

213 


CHRISTIAN    ORDINANCES. 

Not  paradise,  witli  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  aflford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 
And  endless  life  are  gi\eu, 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

8  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 
Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 
And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  All  thhigs  are  ready:  come  away, 
Xor  weak  excuses  frame ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

Doddridge, 

"312  H^^-  i^^-  14-16.  CM. 

VyiTH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
'  "      Of  our  High  Priest  above  : 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame: 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He  hi  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Poured  out  strong  cries  and  teal's, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame : 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Kor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 
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THE   LORD  S   SUPPER. 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 
His  mercy  and  his  power : 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 

In  the  distressing  hour.  Watts. 

313  The  Institution.  CM 

rpHAT  doleful  night  before  his  death, 
-^     The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Did,  almost  with  his  dying  breath, 
This  solemn  feast  ordain. 

2  To  keep  the  feast,  Lord,  we  have  met, 

And  to  remember  thee: 
Help  each  poor  trembler  to  repeat, 
"  For  me,  he  died  for  me  !  " 

3  Thy  sufF'rings,  Lord,  each  sacred  sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings  : 
We  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine. 
But  think  on  nobler  things. 

4  O  tune  our  tongues,  and  set  in  frame 

Each  h  art  that  pants  for  thee, 
To  sing,  "  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  !  " 

The  Lamb  that  died  for  me !  Hart. 


I 


314:         ^'<^^  9iff^  ^f  Oospel  Grace.  C.  M. 

OLOVE  divine!  O  matchless  grace  I 


Which  in  this  sacred  rite 
Shines  forth  so  full,  so  free,  in  rays 
Of  purest  living  light. 

O  wondrous  death  !  O  precious  blood  I 

For  us  so  freely  spilt, 
To  cleanse  our  sin-pollute<i  souls 

From  every  stain  of  guilt. 
215 


CHRISTIAN   ORDINANCES 

'SO  covenant  of  life  and  peace, 

By  blood  and  suffering  sealed  I 
All  the  rich  gifts  of  gospel  grace 
Are  here  to  faith  revealed. 

4  Jesus,  we  bow  our  souls  to  thee, 

Our  life,  our  hope,  our  all, 
\\  hile  we,  with  thankful,  contrite  hearts, 
'1  hy  dying  love  recall. 

5  O  may  thy  pure  and  perfect  love 

Be  written  on  our  minds  ; 
Nor  earth,  nor  self,  nor  sin  obscure 

The  ever-radiant  lines.      Edward  Turne^ 

315  Grateful  Remembrance.  CM 

A  CCORDI XG  to  thy  graciou^  word, 
-^^     In  meek  humility, 
This  will  1  do,  my  dyinz   Lord, 
1  will  remember  tiiee! 
2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake. 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testa  mental  cup  i  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee  ! 
8  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 
Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  thee? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 
And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee  ! 
6  Eemember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 
And  all  thy  love  to  me; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remain^ 
v\  ill  r  remember  thee  I 
21(5 


THE   LORD  S   SUPPER. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb^ 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me  I      James  Manigom&rf, 

316  Approaching  the  Table.  C.  M. 

TESUS,  at  whose  supreme  eommand| 
^      We  now  approach  to  God, 
Before  us  in  thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipped  in  blood. 

2  The  tokens  of  thy  dying  love 

O  let  us  all  receive, 
And  feel  the  quickening  Spirit  move, 
And  sensibly  believe. 

3  The  cup  of  blessing,  blest  by  thee, 

Let  it  thy  blood  impart  ; 
The  bread  thy  mystic  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

4  The  living  bread  sent  down  from  heaven^ 

In  us  vouchsafe  to  be: 
Thy  flesh  for  all  the  world  is  given, 
And  all  may  live  by  thee. 

Charles  Wesky. 

•3 It  A  foretaste  of  Glory.  S.  M. 

WHAT  delight  is  this, 
Which  now  in  Christ  we  know, 
An  earnest  of  our  glorious  bliss, 
Our  heaven  begun  below  I 

When  he  the  table  spreads, 

How  royal  is  the  cheer  I 
With  rapture  we  lift  up  our  heads, 

And  own  that  God  is  here. 
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CHRISTIAN   ORDINANCES. 

2  The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Who  died  to  die  no  more, 
Let  all  the  ransomed  sons  of  men, 
With  ?11  his  hosts,  adore. 

4  Let  earth  and  heaven  be  joined, 
His  glon'es  to  display, 
And  hymn  rhe  Saviour  of  mankind 

In  one  eternal  day.  Charles  Wesley. 

318  Unicersal  Gladness.  S,  M. 
LORY  to  God  on  high. 

Our  peace  'm  made  with  Heaven ; 
The  Sou  of  God  came  down  to  die, 
That  we  might  be  forgiven. 

2  His  precious  blood  was  shed, 
H  is  body  bruised,  for  sin  : 
Remember  this  in  eating  bread, 
And  this  in  drinking  wine. 

8  Approach  his  royal  board, 
In  his  rich  garments  clad; 
Join  every  tongue  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  every  heart  be  glad 
4  The  Father  gives  the  Son ; 

The  Son,  his  flesh  and  blood ; 
The  Spirit  seals ;  and  faith  puts  on 

The  righteousness  of  God.     Joseph  Haii 

319  GrcHtuds  and  Love.  C  M 

TF  human  kindness  meets  return, 
-*-     And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  bum 
'    To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh ; 
2  0  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 
The  gratitude  we  owe 
218 


h 


THE    LOKD'S    SUPPER. 

To  him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  woe  ? 

8  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 
Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed! 
"  Meet,  and  remember  me." 

4  Remember  thee  !  thy  death,  thy  shame^ 
The  griefs  which  thou  didst  bear  ! 
O  memory,  leave  no  other  name 

So  deeply  graven  there.     Gerard  T.  NoA 

320  ^'^^  Passion  realized.  C.  M. 

/^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  set  to  thy  seal, 
^^  Thine  inward  witness  give, 
To  all  our  waiting  souls  reveal 
The  death  by  which  we  live. 

2  Spectators  of  the  pangs  Divine 

O  that  we  now  may  be, 

Discerning  in  the  sacred  sign 

His  passion  on  the  tree  ! 

3  Give  us  to  hear  the  dreadful  sound 

Which  told  his  mortal  pain, 
Tore  up  the  graves,  and  shook  the  ground, 
And  rent  the  rocks  in  twain. 

4  Repeat  the  Saviour's  dying  cry, 

In  every  heart  so  loud, 
That  everv  heart  mav  now  reply, 

"This  was  the  Son  of  God!"       C.  We»l^ 

521  Discerning  the  Lord's  Body.  7fc 

TESUS,  all-redeeming  Lord, 
^    Magnify  thy  dying  word; 
In  thine  ordinance  \ppear; 
Ck)me,  and  meet  thy  followers  liere. 

2i"y 


CHRISTIAN    ORDINANCES. 

"2  In  the  rite  thou  hast  eDJoined, 
Let  us  now  our  Saviour  find ; 
Drink  thy  blood  for  sinners  shed. 
Taste  thee  in  the  broken  bread. 

S  Thou  our  faithful  hearts  prepare; 
Thou  thy  pardoning  grace  declare; 
Thou  that  hast  for  sinners  died, 
Show  thyself  the  Crucified  I 

■4  x\ll  the  power  of  sin  remove; 
Fill  us  with  thy  perfect  love; 
Stamp  ue  with  the  stamp  divine; 
Seal  our  souls  forever  tliiue. 

Charles  Wedey 

322  Praise  to  our  Victorious  King.  73 

A  T  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
-^  Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  his  pierced  side; 

2  Praise  we  him,  whose  love  divine 
Gives  his  sacred  blood  for  wine, 
Gives  his  body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

S  Where  the  paschal  blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheaths  his  sword ; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 

4  Praise  we  Christ,  whose  blood  was  shed 
Paschal  Victim,  pacchal  Bread ; 

With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  manna  from  above. 

5  Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky  I 
Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  thee  lie; 

220 


THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light; 

6  Now  no  more  can  death  appall, 
I^Now  no  more  the  grave  enthrall  j 
Thou  hast  opened  paradise, 
And  in  thee  thy  saints  shall  rise. 

Roman  Breviary.     Tr.  by  B.  CampbA 

323  Our  Paschal  Lamb.  S.  11. 

T  ET  all  wlio  truly  bear 
-*^  The  bleeding  Saviour's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare^ 
And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest, 
And  share  his  sacrifice. 

8  Who  thus  our  faith  employ, 
His  sufferings  to  record, 
E'en  now  we  moui-nfully  enjoy 
Communion  with  our  Lord. 

4  We  too  with  him  are  dead, 
And  shall,  with  him  arise; 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 
Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 

Charles  Wesley^ 

324  s  M. 

Partaking  of  the  Lord! s  Supper.  Luke  xxi.  19-2(k 
TESUS,  we  thus  obey 

Thy  last  and  kindest  word, 

Here  in  thine  own  appointed  way. 

We  come  to  meet  thee,  Lord. 

221 


CHRrSTIAX  WARFARE  AND  FATTH- 

2  The  way  tlicu  hast  enjoin'd, 
Thou  wilt  therein  appear ; 
We  come  with  contidence  to  find 
Thy  special  presence  here. 

8  Whate'er  the  Almighty  can 
To  pardou'd  sinners  give, 
The  fulness  of  our  God  made  man, 
We  here  with  Christ  receive. 

a  Wesley 


SECTION  xjy. 
Cf|ristian  Warfare  an&  W^\M\  tttt* 


S' 


325  Isaiah  xxxv.  10-  C.  M. 

ySG,  O  ye  ransom'd  of  the  Lord, 
Your  great  Deliv'rer  sing; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  A  hand  Divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road, 
Till  to  she  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

3  There  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

tShall  bloom  on  every  head ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength ; 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eye, 

While  lab'ring  up  the  hill.         Doddridge^ 
222 


CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

826  .      Talking  with  God  C.  M. 

rPALK  with  us,  Lord,  thyself  reveal, 
-*-     While  here  o'er  eartli  we  rove ; 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  us  feel 
The  kiudling  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  convei-sing,  we  forget 

All  time,  and  toil,  and  care ; 
Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 
If  thou,  my  God,  art  here. 

3  Here,  then,  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice; 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thy  face  — 

'Tis  all  I  wish  to  seek  ; 
To  attend  the  whispers  of  tliy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 

5  Let  this  my  every  hour  employ, 

Till  1  thy  glory  see ; 
Enter  into  my  Ma.^ter's  joy, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 

Charks  Wesley, 

327  -^^^    Victorious  FaiiJi.  C.  Mr 

/  \  FOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
^-^     Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe ! 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 
Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God ; 
223 


CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH, 

8  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  dear 
When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ; 

4  That  beat's,  unmoved,  the  world's  dread  £rowll; 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile  ; 
Til  at  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drovMi, 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile. 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  witli  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Illumes  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this. 

And  then  vhate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste  e'en  liere,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home.       William  H.  BaihtmL 

328  t  M. 

Strength  renewed  in  imiting  upon  the  Lord 

T  ORD,  1  believe  thy  every  word, 
^-^    Thy  every  promise  true ; 
And  lo !  I  Avait  on  thee,  my  Lord, 
Till  r  my  strength  renew. 

2  If  in  this  feeble  flesh  I  may 

Awhile  show  forth  thy  praisey 
Jesus,  support  the  tottering  clay, 
And  lengthen  out  my  days. 

8  If  such  a  worm  as  I  can  spread 
The  common  Saviour  s  name. 
Let  him  who  raised  thee  from  the  dead^ 
(.Quicken  my  mortal  frame. 
224 


CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

4  Still  let  me  live  thy  blood  to  show, 
Which  purges  every  stain ; 
And  gladly  linger  out  below 
A  few  more  years  in  pain. 
[,      Charles  Wesley  {when  old  and  woi-n  by  sickness)* 

329  CM. 

To  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  Gain. — Phil.  1 :   21. 
T  OED,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
-^     Whether  I  die  or  live ; 
To  love  and  serve  thee  is  my  share. 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  1  may  long  obey ; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooma 

Than  he  went  through  before  ; 
He  that  unto  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  his  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see  ; 
For,  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be? 

5  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary,  sinful  days 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
Who  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

Richard  Baxter. 

J30  ^^«  Christian  Race.  C.  M. 

A  WAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
-^     And  press  with  vigor  on : 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 
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2  A  cloud  ot  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod. 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
8  'lis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye  : 
4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 
Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gema 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 
6  Blest  Saviour!  introduced  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  race  begun  ; 
And  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 

I'll  lay  my  honoi-s  down.  Doddridge 

331  Taking  the  Cross.  C  M 

IITUST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
■^^     And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
Kg  ;  there's  a  cross  for  every  one. 
And  there's  a  cross  for  rae. 

2  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear. 
For  there's  a  cro\^  for  me. 

3  Upon  the  crystal  pavement,  down 

At  Jesus'  pierced  feet, 
Joyful,  I'll  cast  my  golden  crown, 
And  his  dear  name  repeat. 

4  And  palms  shall  wave  and  harps  shall  ring 

Beneath  heaven's  arches  high  ; 
The  Lord  that  lives,  the  ransomed  sing^ 
That  li^'es  no  more  to  die. 
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fi  Oh,  precious  cross !  oh,  glorious  crown  I 
Oh,  resurrection  day ! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 

And  bear  my  soul  away.  G.  N.  Allen 

332  Psalm  Ixxi.  15.  C.  M. 

IVTY  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend, 
-^'-^     When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 
Thy  goodness  I  adore : 
Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

S  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road : 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength. 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake  I  aAvake  !  my  tuneful  powers : 
With  this  delightful  song 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 

Nor  think  the  season  long.  Watts, 

333  HeLeadethMe.  L.M. 
CJ  E  leadeth  me  !  O  blessed  thought ! 

-'-'-    O  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught! 
Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me.- 
He  leadeth  me,  he  leadeth  me, 
By  his  own  hand  he  leadeth  me: 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 
For  by  his  1  and  he  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
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By  waters  calm,  or  troubled  sea, — 
Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me  I 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  nmrmur  or  repine, 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see. 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me  I 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  thy  grace,  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

J.  H.  Gilmore, 

334     Patient  Thankfulness  and  Trust.     L.M. 
pTERNAL  Beam  of  light  divine, 
-*-^     Fountain  of  unexhausted  love, 
In  whom  the  Father's  gloiies  shine, 

Througji  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above  j 

2  Jesus,  the  weary  wanderer's  rest, 
Give  me  thy  easy  yoke  to  bear ; 
With  steadfast  patience  arm  my  breast. 
With  spotless  love  and  lowly  fear. 

8  Thankful  I  take  the  cup  from  thee. 
Prepared  and  mingled  by  thy  skill ; 
Though  bitter  to  the  taste  it  be, 
Powerful  the  wounded  soul  to  heal. 

4  Be  thou.  O  Eock  of  ages,  nigh  ! 

So  shall  each  murmuring  tiiought  be  gone^ 
And  grief,  and  fear,  and  care  shall  fly, 
As  clouds  before  the  midday  sun. 

.&  Speak  to  my  warring  passions,  "Peace;" 
Say  to  my  trembling  heart,  "  Be  still ;  ** 
Thy  power  my  strength  and  fortress  is, 
For  all  things  serve  thy  sovereign  wilL    ' 

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6  0  Death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ?     Where  now 
Thy  boasted  victory,  O  Grave  ? 
Who  shall  contend  with  Uod?  or  who 
Can  hurt  whom  God  deliglits  to  save  ? 

Charles  Wesl^. 

835       ^'^  ^^P^>  bdienng  against  hope.        L.  M. 

\  W^A  Y,  my  unbelieving  fear  I 
-^^     Fear  shall  in  me  no  more  have  place; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear, 

He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face; 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  ? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  no, 

i  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

2  Although  the  vine  its  fruits  deny, 

Although  the  olives  yield  no  oil. 
The  withering  fig-trees  di-oop  and  die, 

'1  he  fields  elude  the  tiller's  toil, 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afibrd, 

A.nd  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 
Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, — 

The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

^  In  hope  believing  against  hope, 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  I  claim ; 
Jesus  my  strength  shall  lift  me  up, 

Salvation  is  in  Jesus'  name ; 
To  me  he  soon  shall  bring  it  nigh. 

My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind, 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

Charles  Wsslefr 
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333  Resignation.  L.  M. 

n^HY  will  be  done !     I  will  not  fear 

The  fate  provided  by  thy  love ; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  shroud  me  here, 
I  know  that  all  Ls  bright  above. 

2  The  stars  of  heaven  are  shining  on, 

Though  these  frail  eyes  are  dimmed  with 
tears ; 
The  hopes  of  earth  indeed  are  gone, 
But  are  not  ours  the  immortal  years? 

3  Father,  forgive  the  heart  that  clings. 

Thus  trembling,  to  the  things  of  time* 
And  bid  my  soul,  on  angel  wings, 
Ascend  into  a  purer  clime. 

4  There  shall  no  doubts  disturb  its  trust, 

No  sorrows  dim  celestial  love ; 
But  these  afflictions  of  tiie  dust. 
Like  shadows  of  the  Bight,  remove. 

5  E'en  now,  above,  there's  radiant  day. 

While  clouds  and  darkness  brood  below; 
Then,  Father,  joyful  on  my  way 

To  drink  the  bitter  cup  I  go.  J.  Boscoe- 

33*7  Sympathetic  Love.  L.  M. 

r\  LOVE  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
^^     Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear  I 
On  thee  we  cast  each  earthboru  care  ; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  thou  art  near. 
2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 
And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year. 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread. 

Our    hearts   still   whispering,    "  Thou    art 
near ! " 

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3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softlj  tell  us,  "  Thou  art  near  I  " 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

O  Love  divine,  forever  dear ; 
Content  to  suffer  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  thou  art  near ! 

Oliver  W.  Holmes. 

338  3feekness  and  Patience.  L.  M. 

'T^HOU  Lamb  of  God,  thon  Prince  of  peaeo. 

For  thee  my  thii-sty  soul  doth  pine ; 
My  longing  heart  implores  thy  grace  ; 
O  make  me  in  thy  likeness  shine. 

2  When  pain  o'er  my  weak  flesh  prevails, 

With  lamb-like  patience  arm  my  bretist; 
W^hen  grief  my  wounded  soul  assails 
In  lowly  meekness  may  I  rest. 

3  Close  by  thy  side  still  may  I  keep. 

Howe'er  life's  various  currents  flow ; 
^^tith  steadfast  eye  mark  every  step, 
And  follow  thee  where'er  thou  go. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  the  dreadful  light  hast  won ; 

Alone  thou  hast  the  wine-press  trod ; 

In  me  thy  strengthening  grace  be  shown  : 

O  may  I  conquer  through  thy  blood. 

5  So,  when  on  Zion  thou  shalt  stand, 

And  all  heaven's  host  adore  their  King, 
Shall  I  be  found  at  thy  right  hand, 
And,  free  from  pain,  thv  glories  sing. 

a  F.  Richte'r.     Tr.  by  J.  WesI^ 
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339  The  Pilgrim's  Son^.  7fc 

pHILDEEN  of  the  heavenly  King^ 
^-^  As  we  journey  let  us  sing; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'ling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Chrkt  our  Advocate  is  made: 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  jo}'ful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land ; 
Jesus  Christ,  our  leather's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismay'd  go  on. 

5  Lord  !  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  : 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 

And  we  still  will  follow  thee.  Gennick, 

'340  With  Christ.  S.  M. 

TESUS,  one  word  from  thee 
'       Fills  my  sad  soul  witli  peace: 
My  griefs  are  like  a  tossing  sea ; 
They  hear  thy  voice  and  cease. 

2  Soon  as  thy  pitying  face 

Shone  through  my  stormy  fears, 
The  storm  swept  by,  nor  left  a  trace^ 
Save  the  sweet  dew  of  tears. 

3  And  when  thou  call'st  me,  Lord, 

Where  thickest  dangers  be, 
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Even  the  waves  a  path  afford  ; 
I  walk  the  waves  with  thee. 

4  With  thee  within  mv  bark 

I'll  dare  death's  threatening  tide, 
Nor  count  the  passage  strange  or  dark 
\\'ith  Jesus  by  my  side. 

5  Dear  Lord,  thy  faithful  grace 

I  know  and  I  adore : 
What  shall  it  be  to  see  thy  face 
In  heaven  forevermore! 

Henley  D.  Ganse. 

l^£^^  //(  the  Saviour's  Care.  S.  M. 

"ly/TY  spirit  on  thy  care, 
■^-^     Blest  Saviour,  I  recline  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  thou  art  Love  divine. 

2  in  thee  I  place  my  trust, 
On  thee  I  calmly  rest  ; 

I  know  thee  good,  I  know  thee  just, 
And  count  thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate  er  events  betide. 
Thy  will  tliey  all  perform  ; 

Safe  in  thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall. 
It  mast  be  good  for  me ; 

Secure  of  having  thee  in  all, 

Of  ha'eing  all  in  thee.       Henry  F.  Lyie, 

2  _     S.M. 

3fy  times  are  in  thy  hand.     Ps.  xxxi.  15. 

**  IVf^  ^^'^^  iire  in  thy  hand :" 

M>^  Sod,  I  wish  them  there; 
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My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  "  jM>'  times  are  in  thy  hand," 

Whateve!-  tliey  may  be; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand;" 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 

His  child  a  needless  tear. 
-4  "My  times  are  in  thy  hand." 

Jesus,  the  crucified ! 
The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced 

Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 
5  '*  My  times  are  m  thy  hand;  " 

I'll  always  triLst  in  thee ; 
And,  after  death,  at  thy  right  hand 

I  shall  forever  be.  W.  F.  Lhyd. 

343  Believers  Encouraged.  S  M. 

VTOUR  harps,  ye  trembliug  saints, 
-*-      Down  from  the  willows  take; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine, 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Xor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
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Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  his  control ; 
His  loving-kinduess  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  thee  ; 
Who  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  thv  salvation  see. 

Toplady,  alt.  by  B.  W.  Nod. 

344  Longing  for  Heaven.  7s  &  6(5. 

r\  WHEN  shall  T  see  Jesus, 
^^     And  reign  with  him  above, 
And  from  that  flowing  fountain 

Drink  everlasting  love? 
When  shall  I  be  deliver'd 

From  tliis  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier ; 

My  Captain's  gone  before, 
He's  given  me  my  ordei-s, 

And  bids  me  not  give  o'er: 
And,  if  I  hold  out  faithful, 

A  crown  of  life  he'll  give; 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Shall  ever  with  him  live. 

3  O  do  not  be  discouraged, 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend  ; 
And,  if  you  lack  for  knowledge, 
He'll  not  refuse  to  lend: 
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Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 

Though  often  you  request : 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 

And  take  you  home  to  rest.     Unknown, 

345  Peace  and  Joy.  7s  &  6e. 

SOMETIMES  a  light  surprises 
^     The  Christian  while  he  sings; 
It  is  the  Lord  who  rises 

With  healing  on  liis  wings ; 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation. 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new : 
Set  free  from  pi-esent  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to  morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 

But  he  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  tjo: 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  his  chiloreu  bread. 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 

Though  all  the  lields  should  wither; 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 

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CHKIbTIAN    WAKFAKE  A^B  FAITH. 

Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  time  my  voice; 

For  while  in  him  contiding, 

I  caunot  but  rejoice.  Wm.  Coivper, 

346  A    Watchful  Spirit.  L.  M. 

TESUS,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
On  whom  I  east  my  every  care, — 
On  whom  for  all  things  1  dei>end,— 
Inspire,  and  then  accept  my  prayer. 
2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace, 

The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brings, 
If  with  me  now  thy  Spirit  stays, 

And  ho v' ring,  hides  me  in  his  wings: 
S  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 
xS  or  for  a  moment's  space  depart ; 
Evil  and  danger  turn  away, 

And  keep  till  he  renews  my  heart. 

4  AVhen  to  the  right  or  left  1  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear, 
"Return,  and  walk  in  Christ  thy  way; 
Fly  back  to  Christ,  for  sin  is  near  !  " 

5  Jesus,  I  fain  woidd  walk  in  thee, 

From  nature's  every  path  retreat : 
Thou  art  my  way  ;  my  leader  be, 
And  set  upon  the  rock  my  feet. 

C.  Wesley. 

34T       Watchful  dependence  on  Christ.       L.  M* 
PliOLD  me.  Saviour  or  I  fall ; 
O  reach  me  out  thy  gracious  hand  I 
Only  on  thee  for  help  I  call  ; 
Only  by  thee  in  faith  I  stand. 
2  Pierce,  fill  me,  with  an  humble  fear; 
My  utter  helplessness  reveal  1 
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CHRISTIAN  ^yARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

Satan  and  sin  are  always  near, 
Thee  may  I  always  nearer  feel. 

3  O  that  to  thee  my  constant  mind 

Might  with  an  even  flame  aspire! 
Pride  in  its  earliest  motions  find, 
And  mark  the  risings  of  desire  I 

4  O  that  my  tender  soul   might  fly 

The  first  abhorr'd  approach  of  ill : 
Quick,  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

The  slightest  touch  of  sin  to  feel ! 

5  Till  thou  anew  my  soul  create. 

Still  may  1  strive,  and  watch,  and  pray,— 
Humbly  and  confidently  wait, 

And  long  to  see  the  perfect  day. 

C.   Wedep, 

348  "  All  in  Ally  L.  M.  6t 

''PHOU  hidden  source  of  calm  repose, 
-'-     Thou  all-sutticient  Love  Divine, 
My  help  and  refuge  from  my  foes, 

Secure  I  am  if  thou  art  mine ! 
And  lo  !  from  sin,  and  grief,  and  sham^ 
I  liide  me,  Jesus,  in  thy  name. 
2  Thy  mighty  name  salvation  is, 

And  keeps  my  happy  soul  above : 
Comfort  it  brings,  and  power,  and  peac 

And  joy,  and  everlasting  love : 
To  me,  with  thy  great  name,  are  given 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  lieaven. 
5  Jesus,  my  All  in  all  thou  art. 

My  rest  in  toil ;  my  ease  in  pain ; 
The  med'cine  of  my  broken  heart ; 

In  war,  my  peace  ;  in  loss,  my  gain; 
My  smile  beneath  the  tyrant's  frown; 
In  shame,  my  glory  and  my  crown ; 
'  23S 


CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH* 

i  In  want,  my  plentiful  supply  ; 

In  weakness,  my  almighty  power  r 
In  bonds,  my  perfect  liberty  ; 

My  light,  in  Satan's  darkest  hour ;. 
In  grief  my  joy  unspeakable ; 
My  life  in  death — mv  All  in  all. 

e.    Wesley. 

349  General  Redemption.  L.  M.  6/. 
YY/'OULD  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die? 

**       Why  hangs  he  then  on  yonder  tree? 
What  means  that  strange  expiring  cry? 

(Sinners,  he  prays  for  you  and  me:) 
"  Forgive  them,  Father,  O  forgive. 
They  know  not  that  by  me  they  live !" 
2  Jesus,  descended  from  above, 

Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve. 
Great  God  of  universal  love, 

If  all  the  world  through  thee  may  live, 
In  us  a  quick'ning  spirit  be. 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me. 
8  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 

Thee — by  thy  painful  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and  shame, 

Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  precious  death  and  life— I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away.     C.  Wesley, 

350  Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  Ss-Ts. 
ll/f  IGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  thee, 
^^     May  a  mortal  lisp  thy  name? 

Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 
Ancient  of  eternal  days  I 
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Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  hiwful  praise. 

Z  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature — 

Grand  beyond  a  serapli's  thought — 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought: 

4  For  thy  providence  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
AVings  an  angel — guides  a  sparrow — - 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

-6  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along ! 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression: 
AVho  dare  sing  that  awful  song? 

6  Brightness  of  tlie  Father's  glory. 
Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Fiy,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence ! 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die.     Bobinson, 

351  8's,  7's  double. 

Praise  to  Christ  for  hi^  Djcine  Grace.     Eev.  v.  9. 

/^OME,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
^^     Time  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Tea  h  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount  I— I'm  flxjed  upon  it. 

Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love  I 

2  Here  I'll  raise  my  Ebenezer  ; 
Hither  by  tliy  help  I'm  come, 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home; 
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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

Jesus  sought  me  wlien  a  stranger, 
Wand' ring  from  the  fold  of  God : 

He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interpos'd  hLs  precious  blood ! 

3  O  I  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  bel 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  waudring  heart  to  thee • 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  1  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it, 

JSeal  it  for  thy  c  uris  above.     Huntingdon^ 

352  Invoking  Divine  Love.  8s-7»» 

r  OVE  Divine,  all  Im'es  excelUng, 

^    Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down, 

Fix  in  us  thy  liumble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faitiiful  mercies  crown  ! 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation  ; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  trouljled  breast  I 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  that  second  rest. 
Take  away  our  bent  to  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive, 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 
Never  more  thy  temples  leave, 
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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing ; 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  aud  praise  thee,  without  ceasing. 

Glory  in  thy  pei'fect  love.         C  Wesley. 

353  Delight  in  Christ.  8a. 

TJ  OW  tedious  aud  tasteless  the  houre 

^^     "When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  I 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers, 

Plave  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me : 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 
But  when  1  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should,  were  lie  always  thus  nigh. 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear^ 
Jso  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd, 
ZSo  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind: 
"While  bless  d  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesns  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say  why  do  I  languish  and  pine  ? 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, — 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore; 

Or  take  me  to  thee  up  on  high, 

Where  wintere  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

Neidoru. 

354  -^'^^^  cuiSH ranee  of  hope.  8,  8,  6» 
r^OME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 

^     My  comrades  through  the  wilderness. 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel  : 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears. 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

To  that  celestial  hill, 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saints"  secure  abode:     "^ 
On  faith's  strong  eagle-pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  W^ho  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
W^e  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

Ami  by  his  side  sit  down : 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure; 
And  all  that  to  the  esid  endure 

The  cross,  siiall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice-blessed,  bliss  inspiring  hope  I 
It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up. 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead  : 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 
And  you  and  1  ascend  at  last, 

Triumphant  with  our  Head.      C-  Wesley. 

355  Gently  lead  us.  8,  7,  4,. 
rjEXTLY,  Lord,  O  gently  lead  us 

^-*     Through  this  gloomy  vale  of  tears; 
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And  O  Lord,  iu  mercy  give  us 
Thy  rich  grace  in  all  our  fears. 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  thh  irilderness. 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  iis^ 

AVheri  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Sufter  not  our  liearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4  When  this  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel-bands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Thomaji  Hctstings. 
356  ^«  ^«^75  Affliction.  8s,  7a. 

tpUf.L  of  treml)ling  expectation, 
-*-      Feeling  much,  and  fearing  more. 
Mighty  (tocI  of  my  salvation, 
1  thy  timely  aid  imjilore 

2  Suffering  Son  of  man,  be  near  me, 

In  my  sufleriugs  to  sustain  ; 
By  thy  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me, 
By  thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 

3  By  thy  most  severe  temptation 

In  that  dark  Satanic  hour, 
By  thy  last  mysterious  passion, 
Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 

4  By  thy  fainting  in  the  garden. 

By  thy  dreadful  death,  I  pray, 
AVrite  upon  my  heart  the  pardon  ; 

Take  my  sins  and  fears  away.    C  Wedof, 
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^•HRISTIAX  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

357  ^^^  Pvcciom  Name.  8s,  7s. 

'^j^'VKE  the  name  of  Jesu.s  with  you, 

-■-      Child  of  sorrow  aud  of  woe ; 

It  will  joy  aud  comfort  give  you  ; 
Take  it,  then,  where'er  you  go. 
Precious  name,  O  how  sweet  I 
Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven. 

2  Take  the  name  of  Jesus  ever, 

As  a  shield  from  every  snare  ; 
If  temptations  round  you  gather, 
Breathe  that  holy  name  in  prayer. 

3  O  the  precious  name  of  Je,sus  ! 

How  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy, 
When  his  loving  arms  receive  us, 
And  his  songs  our  tongues  employ  I 

4  At  the  name  of  Jesus  bowing, 

Falling  prostrate  at  his  feet. 
King  of  kings  in  heaven  we'll  crown  him, 
WJieu  our  journey  is  complete. 

Sirs.  Lydia  Baxter, 

358  Waiting  in  the  Sanctuary.  C.  M* 

P  AT  HER,  behold  with  gracious  eyes 
■*-      The 'souls  before  thy  throne, 
.Who  now  present  their  sacrifice. 

And  seek  thee  in  thy  Son. 
Well  pleased  in  him  thyself  declare, 

Thy  pard'ning  love  reveal, 
The  peaceful  answer,  of  our  prayer 
To  every  conscience  seal. 
2  Meanest  of  all  thy  servants,  I 
Those  happier  spirits  meet, 
And  mix  with  theirs  my  feeble  cry, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 
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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH 

On  me,  on  all,  some  gift  bestow, 

Some  blessing  now  impart  ; 
The  seed  of  life  eternal  sow 

In  every  mournful  heart. 

Thy  loving,  powerful  Spirit  shed, 

And  speak  our  sins  forgiven, 
Or  haste  throughout  the  lump  to  spread 

The  sanctifying  leaven. 
Refresh  us  with  a  ceaseless  shower 

Of  graces  from  above 
Till  all  receive  the  perfect  power 

Of  everlasting  love.  C.  Wesley. 

359  The  Best  of  Faith.  C.  M. 
ORD,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 

To  all  thy  people  known  ; 
"  A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone: 

2  A  rest  where  all  our  soul's  desire 

Is  tixed  on  things  above; 
Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  O  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know. 

Believe,  and  enter  in  I 
Now,  Saviour,  now  the  power  bestow. 
And  let  me  cease  from  siu  I  * 

4  Remove  this  hardness  from  my  heart, 

This  unbelief  remove: 
To  me  the  rest  of  faitii  impart, 

The  Sabbath  of  thy  love.  C  We.^Iey, 

360  ^^^^  "^y  Sufficient  Portion.  C.  M. 
\f  Y  God,  my  Portion,  and  my  Love, 
■^^     My  everlasting  All, 

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I've  uone  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode  : 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things; 
But  they  are  not  my  God.  ^ 

4  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 

If  once  compared  to  thee  ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

6  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 
And  called  the  stars  my  own, 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
1  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  grace, 

And  1  desire  no  more.  Isaac  ^'atts. 


361  "  Our  Rejoicing  is  This"—         L.  M. 

r  ORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
■*^     Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin  I 
Should  storms  of  wratii  shake  earth  and  sea, 
'i  heir  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  withiiL. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love: 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 
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S  Quick  as  their  thoughts  theii  joys  come  on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  fast  away : 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

A  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 

That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 

Watts. 

36  2  •  Friend  of  the  friendless.  L.  M. 

r^  OD  of  ray  life,  to  thee  I  call, 
^^     Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint. 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where,  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee. 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea  ? 
Does  not  the  promise  still  remain. 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

4  Poor  T  may  be,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed. 

For  whom  the  h'aviour  deigns  to  plead. 

William  Cowper. 

363  Fsalm  Ixviii.  17,  18.  L.  M. 

T  ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
^     Tea  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky : 
Thos"'    heavenly  guards  around   thee  wait, 
Lik^   chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 
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2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there  S 
While  he  pronounced  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captives  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led, 

4  Raised  bv  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promised  Spirit   down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

Warn. 

364  '^"■''-^'  ^'^^^''''  ¥  prayer.  L.  IC 

^WEET  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayec 
^  That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 
And  bids  me,  at  my  Father's  throne, 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known  ! 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief. 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 
By  tliy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 

To  him,  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 

Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless  : 

And  since  he  bids  me  seek  his  face, 

Believe  his  word  and  trust  his  grace, 

I'll  cast  on  him  my  every  care. 

And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer, 

3  Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 
May  I  thy  consolation  sliare, 

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Till,  from  Mount  Pisgah's   lofty  height, 
I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight : 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise, 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize ; 
And  shout  while  passing  through  the  air, 
Parewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  p-  aver ! 

William  W.  'Walford, 

S6S  '-^^^  J^y  ^f  Moving  hearta.  L.  M, 

TESUS,  thou  Joy  of  lovhig  hearts! 
^     Thou  Fount  of  life  !  thou  Light  of  men  I 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts, 
We  turn  unfilled  to  thee  agaiu. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood  ; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  thee,  thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  thee,  all  in  all. 

3  We  taste  thee,  O  thou  Living  Bread. 

And  long  to  feast  upon  thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  thee  to  fill! 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  ca.st ; 
Glad,  when  thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  when  our  faith  can    hold  thee  fast. 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ; 
3hase  the  dark  night  of  sin  awav. 
Shed  o'er  the  world  thy  holy  light  I 
Beiifiard  of  Clairvaux.  Tr.  by  R.  Palmer, 

366     ^^^  loving-kindness  better  than  life.     L.  M» 
/~\  GOD,  thou  art  my  God  alone; 
^     Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry : 
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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

A  pilgrim  in  a  laud  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Thee  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 

When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light ; 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

3  Better  than  life  itself,  thy  love; 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

4  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 

For  all  thy  mercy  I  wall  give  ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice, 
My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  while  I  live. 

James  3Iontgo7nety. 

367  ^^  home  with  God  anyirhere.         L.  M. 

Y  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
I  pass  my  years  of  banishment ! 
Where'er  I  dwell,  I  dwell  with  thee, 
In  heaven,  in  earth  or  on  the  sea. 
To  me  remains  nor  place  nor  time; 
My  country  is  in  every  clime : 
I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none  ; 
But  with  a  God  to  guide  our  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 
Could  I  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  I  call, 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 

3Iad.  J.  M.  B.  Be  La  Motte  Guyon, 

[Tr.  by  Wm.  Cowper.] 

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CHRISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

^68  Watchfulness.  S.  M- 

ri  KACIOUS  Redeemer,  shake 
^-^     This  slumber  from  my  soul ! 
jSaj  to  me  now,  "  Awake,  awake  ! 
And  Christ  shall  make  thee  whole.** 

'2  Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand  ; 
Alarm  me  in  this  hour; 
And  make  me  fully  undei-stand 
The  thunder  of  thy  power  ] 

3  Give  me  on  thee  to  call, 

Always  to  watch  and  pray, 
Lest  I  into  temptation  fall, 
And  cast  my  shield  away. 

4  For  each  assault  prepar'd 

And  ready  may  I  be ; 
For  ever  standing  on  my  guard, 
And  looking  up  to  thee. 

5  O  do  thou  always  warn 

My  soul  of  evil  near ! 
When  to  the  right  or  left  I  turn, 
Thy  voice  still  let  me  hear : 

6  "  Come  back  !  this  is  the  way  ! 

Come  back  !  and  walk  herein  ! " 
O  may  I  hearken  and  obey, 

And  shun  the  paths  of  sin  I        C.  Wede^ 

869        ^^«  ^^nd  that  ims  in  Christ.        &  M. 
r^QUIP  me  for  the  war, 
■  And  teach  my  hands  to  fight; 

My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 
2  Control  my  every  thought, 
My  whole  of  sin  remove  ; 
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CHKISTIAN  WARFARE  AND  FAITH. 

Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 

Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 
8  O  arm  me  with  tlie  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee; 
And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  joined 

With  perfect  cliarity. 
4  With  calm  and  tempered  zeal 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call; 
And  vindicate  thv  gracious  will, 

Which  oHers  life  to  all.  C.  Wedey, 

870    Watch  and  pray.    Matt.  xxiv.  41.     S.  llL 

Y  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray,      $ 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  hast  got  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode.  Heath, 

371  ^^^^^  ^i^  to  ^^^'^-  S.  M. 

AKE  haste,  O  man,  to  live, 
For  thou  so  soon  must  die; 
Time  hurries  past  thee  like  the  breeze: 
How  swift  its  moments  fly  1 
253 


M 


CHURCH    ACTIVITIES, 

Make  haste,  O  niau.  to  do 

Whatever  must  be  done ; 
Thou  hast  no  time  to  lose  in  sloth, 

Thy  day  will  soon  be  gone. 

Up,  then,  with  speed,  and  work ; 

Fling  ease  and  self  away  ; 
This  is  no  time  for  thee  to  sleep, 

Up,  watch,  and  work,  and  pray  I 

Make  haste,  O  man,  to  live, 

Thy  time  is  almost  o'er ; 
O  sleep  not,  dream  not,  but  arise, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  door. 

Hor alius  Bonotx 


SECTION  XV. 
Cfturcft    ^ctitjities. 

PRAYER. 

372  Prevailing  Prayer.  L.  M. 

TDKAYER  is  appointed  to  convey 
-*-      The  blessings  God  designs  to  give: 
Long  as  they  live  should  Christians  pray. 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress ; 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay ; 
If  guilt  deject ;  if  sin  distress ; — 
In  every  case,  still  waich  and  pray. 

8  *Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak : 

Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lam^ 
Pray  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak ; 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 
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PRAYER. 

4  Depend  on  him  ,  thou  canst  not  fail ; 

Make  all  thy  v^'ancs  and  wishes  known: 
Fear  not ;  his  merits  must  prevail ; 

Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done.        JTorl 

373  ^  Morning  Prayer.  L.  M, 

A  WAKE,  ray  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
-^     1  hy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part; 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  tli'  eternal  King. 

3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord  when  I  from  death  shall  waki^ 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  1  design,  or  do,  or  say. 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite.  T.  Ken, 

374  Early  Vows.  L.  M. 

ly/TY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
-'--'-     Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house, 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord^ 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Xo*  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
T^-e  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 
955 


CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

S  O,  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite,  and  reprove  my  waud'ring  wayl 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love.    Wattt, 

3*75  Evening  song.  L.  IL 

|_|  OW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round! 
-*-^     Forever  be  thy  name  ador'd ; 
I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound  ; 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord  I 

2  Inur'd  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  sufF'riug  life  my  Master  led ; 
The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

%  But,  lo !  a  place  he  hath  prepar  d 

For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard  ; 

He  smooths  my  bed,  and  gives  me  sleeps 

4  Jesus  protects ;  my  fears,  begone  I 
What  can  the  rock  of  ages  move! 
Safe  in  thy  arms  t  lay  me  down. 

Thy  everlasting  arms  of  love.        C.  Wesley, 

376      How  frail  I  ari.    Psalm  xxxix.       CM. 

n^'EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  day^ 
-*-     Thou  A4  afc>r  cf  my  frame : 
I  would  survey  Tv^e'e  narrow  space, 
And  learn  he- '  frail  I  am. 


PRAYER. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 
An  inch  or  two  of  time : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

8  What  should  I  wish,  or  wait  for,  thei^ 
From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 

I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 

And  make  my  God  my  all.  WaUk 

377       The  Lord  our  help.     Tsalm  xc.       C  M. 

r\  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
^^     Our  liope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home : 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv"d  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages,  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone : 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  nigM 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream. 
Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
17  257 


CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  op'ning  day. 
6  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  oar  guard  wliile  life  shall  last. 

And  our  perpetual  home !  WatUt, 

878  ^  Moming  meditation.  C.  M. 

/^XCEmore,  my  soul,  the  rising  day, 

^^     Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 

To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 
2  Kight  uuto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, — 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits, 

To  turn  the  seasons  round. 
S  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise : 
My  sins  might  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 

But  yet  his  wrath  delays. 
4  O  God,  let  all  my  houi-s  be  tliine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light  I 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 

And  bring  a  pleasant  night.  Waits. 

379  Auuke,  my  soul.  C.  M. 

«    A  WAKE,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day, 
-^^     Unfold  thy  drowsy  eyes, 
And  burst  the  pond'rous  chain  that  loads 
Thine  active  faculties. 
S  God's  guardian  shield  was  round  me  spread 
In  my  defenseless  sleep  : 
Let  him  have  all  my  waking  hours 
Who  doth  my  slumbers  keep. 
258 


PRAYER. 

8  Pardon,  O  God,  my  former  sloth, 
And  arm  my  soul  with  grace ; 
As  rising  now,  I  seal  my  vows 
To  prosecute  thy  ways. 

4  Bright  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise; 
Thy  radiant  beams  display, 
And  guide  my  dark,  bewilder'd  soul 

To  everlasting  day.  Doddridge, 

3g0  Meditation.  C.  M- 

/TJJ.IVER  and  guardian  of  my  sleep, 
^^     To  praise  thy  name  I  wake : 
Still,  Lord,  thy  helpless  servant  keep, 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

2  The  blessing  of  another  day 

I  thankfully  receive: 
O  may  I  only  thee  obey,. 
And  to  tliy  glory  live ! 

3  Upon  me  lay  tliy  mighty  hand, 

My  words  and  thoughts  restrain  : 
Bow  my  whole  soul  to  thy  command, 
Kor  let  my  faith  be  vain. 

4  Pris'ner  of  hope,  I  wait  the  hour 

Which  shall  salvation  bring ; 
When  all  I  am  shall  own  thy  power, 
And  call  my  Jesu^  King.  C.  Wesley, 

381  C.  M. 

A  Sabbath  morning  carol.      Psalm  y.  1-8. 

T  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
-^     My  voice  ascending  high ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 
259 


CHURCH   ACTIVITIEe. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone. 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Kor  dwell  at  thy  right  iiand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort. 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thy  holy  cour^ 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  ev'ry  path  of  duty  straight 

And  plain  before  my  face.  WaU^ 

3S2  Morning  Hymn.  7% 

"MOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
-^^      Now  the  morning  light  is  come; 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  to-day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heav'nly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sight; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
May  we  labor,  watch,  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in 

Keep  us  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  pas^ 
O  receive  us  then  at  last ; 

260 


PRAYER. 

Night  and  siu  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

Unknovm, 

383  Evening.  7i 

QMNIPKESENT  God  !  whose  aid 
^^     No  one  ever  asked  in  vain, 
Be  this  night  about  my  bed, 

Every  evil  thought  restrain  : 
Lay  thy  hand  upon  my  soul, 

God  of  my  unguarded  hours ! 
All  my  enemies  control, 
I  Hell,  and  earth  and  nature's  powers. 

"2  O  thou  jealous  God  I  come  down, 

God  of  spotless  purity ; 
Claim  and  seize  me  for  thine  own, 

Consecrate  my  heart  to  thee ; 
Under  thy  protection  take  ; 

Songs  in  the  night  season  give; 
Let  me  sleep  to  thee,  and  wake; 

Let  me  die  to  thee,  and  live. 
3  Let  me  of  thy  life  partake, 

Thy  own  holiness  impart ; 
O  that  I  may  sweetly  wake, 

With  my  Saviour  in  my  heart! 
O  that  I  may  know  thee  mine ! 

O  that  I  may  thee  receive  I 
Only  live  the  life  Divine  I 

Only  to  thy  glory  live !  (Z  TT  s?ey 

884  -^^'^  reviving  grace.  Ts. 

T  IGHT  of  life,  seraphic  fire, 
-^     Love  Divine,  thyself  impart ; 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 
Shine  in  every  droopiug  heart: 
261 


CHURCH    ACTIVITIES. 

Every  mournful  sinner  cheer ; 

Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom ; 
Sou  of  God,  appear  I  appear ! 

To  thy  human  temples  come. 
2  Come  in  this  accepted  hour ; 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 

Eootin*  out  the  seeds  of  sin : 
Kothing  more  can  we  require, 

We  will  covet  nothing  less  ; 
Be  thou  all  our  hearts'  desire. 

All  our  jov,  and  all  our  peace. 

C.  Wede^, 

385  New  Year's  Day,  10,  5,  11. 

/^OME,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
^     Eoll  round  with  the  year. 
And    never  stand   still    till  the    Master  ap- 
pear ! 
His  adorahle  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 
And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience   of  hope,  and  the   labor  of 
love. 
2  Our  life  is  a  dream; — our  time,  as  a  stream. 
Glides  swiftly  away ; 

And  the  fugitive  momeut   refuses  to  stay- 
The  arrow  is  Mown,  the  meinent  is  gone, 
The  millennial  year 

Eushes    on    to    our    view,    and    etemit/f 
here. 
B  O  that  each  in  the  day  of   his  coming  may 
say, 
*'I  have  fought  my  way  through; 
I  have  finished  the  work    thou  didst  give 
me  to  do  l" 

262 


PRAYER. 


O  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the 
glad  word, 
"  Well  and  faithfully  done  I 
Enter  into  my  joy,   and  sit  down  on  my 
throne."  C. 


38B  ITie  opening  year.  H.  M. 

T^HE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
The  God  of  ages  praise  ! 
Who  reigns  enthroned  on  high, 

Ancient  of  endless  days  I 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trials  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither'd  trees, 

We  cumber'd  long  the  ground  I 
Xo  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found; 
Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare 
Another  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word, 

To  cut  the  tig-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  the  Lord 

Cried".  ''  Let  it  still  alone  !  " 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

4  Jesus,  thy  speaking  blood 

From  God  obtain'd  the  grace; 
Who  therefore  hath  bestow'd 

On  us  a  longer  space : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear. 
And  lo  !  we  see  another  year  J 

5  Then  dig  about  the  root. 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 
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CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

And  let  our  gracious  fruit 
To  thy  great  praise  abound  : 

0  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 

And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear  I     C.  Wedej^ 

"38*7  ^'^>  ^  ^^  ^^^^  y^^  alway.  8,  7. 

A  LWAYS  with  us,  always  with  us ; — 
•"-  Words  of  cheer  and  words  of  love; 
Thus  the  risen  Saviour  whispers, 

From  his  dwelling-place  above. 
With  us  when  Ave  toil  in  sadness, 

Sowing  much,  and  reaping  none; 
Telling  us  that  in  the  future 

Golden  harvests  shall  be  won. 

2  With  us  when  the  storm  is  sweeping 
O'er  our  pathway  dark  and  drear; 
Waking  hope  within  our  bosoms, 

Stilling  every  anxious  fear. 
With  us  in  the  lonely  valley, 

When  we  cross  the  chilling  stream ; 
Lighting  up  the  steps  to  glory 
With  salvation's  radiant  beam. 

Edwin  H.  Nevin. 

5^8  ^  ^h  We-  ^  M. 

r^  OD  of  almighty  love, — 
^-^     By  whose  sufficient  grace 

1  lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 

And  humbly  seek  thy  face, — 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  the  jiLst, 

My  faint  desires  receive, 
And  let  me  in  thy  goodness  trriSt.-. 

And  to  thy  glory  lire. 

264  ' 


PRAYER. 

2  Whatever  I  say  or  do, 

Thy  glory  b<?  my  aim  ; 
My  off 'rings  ali  be  ofier'd  through 

The  ever-bie?ssed  name. 
Jesus,  my  sir^gle  eye 

Be  fix'd  rn  thee  alone : 
Thy  name  fac  prais'd  on  earth,  on  high, 

Thy  will  by  all  be  done  I 

3  Spirit  o^  fiiith,  inspire 

My  cotisecrated  heart : 
Fill  n^e  Wilh  pure,  celestial  fire, 

With  all  thou  hast  and  art. 
My  feeble  mind  transform, 

And,  perfectly  renew'd, 
Ir.to  a  saint  exalt  a  worm — 

A  worm  exalt  to  God  1  C.  Wesley. 

29fB  T''^(st  in  old  age.  a  U. 

'T^HOU  seest  my  feebleness ; 

Jesus,  be  thou  my  power, , 
My  help  and  refuge  in  distress, 
My  fortress  and  my  tower. 

2  Give  me  to  trust  in  thee ; 

Be  thou  my  sure  abode : 
My  horn,  and  rock,  and  buckler  be^ 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

3  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep ; 
But  strength  in  thee  I  surely  hay^ 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep, 

4  My  soul  to  thee  alone, 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend : 
Thou,  Jesus,  love  me  as  thine  own, 

And  love  me  to  the  end  I  (7.  We^ef^ 

^65 


CHURCH    ACTIVITIES. 

390  "  Praying  always,  icith  all  prayer.^'     S.  M, 

n^O  God  your  every  want 

In  instant  prayer  display : 
Pray  always;  pray,  and  never  faint: 
Pray  without  ceasing,  pray. 

2  In  fellowship, — alone — 

To  God  with  faith  draw  near : 
Approach  his  courts,  besiege  his  throne, 
VV^ith  all  the  power  of  prayer; 

3  Go  to  his  temple,  go, 

Xor  from  his  altar  move: 
Let  every  house  his  worship  know, 
And  every  heart  his  love. 

4  To  God  your  spirits  dart ; 

Your  souls  in  words  declare ; 
Or  groan,  to  him  who  reads  the  heart, 
Th'  unutterable  prayer: 

5  His  mercy  now  implore  ; 

And  now  show  forth  his  praise ; 
In  shouts,  or  silent  awe,  adore 
His  miracles  of  grace. 

6  Pour  out  your  souls  to  God, 

And  bow  them  with  your  knees; 
And  spread  your  hearts  and  hands  abroad, 
And  pray  for  Zion's  peace.  C-  Wesley, 

391  Thyself  the  way.  S.  M. 
THOU  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die  ; 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery ! 
Show  me  the  way  to  shun 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe : 
266 


O 


PRAYER. 

That  when  tholi  comest  on  thy  throng 
I  may  with  joy  appear ! 

Thou  art  thyself  the  way, 

Thyself  in  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  spend  my  life's  short  day 

Obe^lient  to  thy  will : 
So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  he  first  lov'd  me ; 
And  praise  thee  in  thy  bright  abode 

To  all  eternity.  C,  Wesley, 


W 


392  Iiifercession.  S.  M, 

E  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 
O  Day-Star  from  on  high  I 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 
Which  shade  ihe  universe  !    , 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change^ 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past, — 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

5  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit, — One  in  Three, — 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  forever  be.  John  Wesley 

267 


CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

393  ^^^  ashamed  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

TESUS  !  aud  shall  it  ever  be, 
^    A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ! 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  throiigli  endless  days, 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
Cer  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  morning  star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend' 
No,  when  I  blush,  be  tliis  my  shame, 
That  1  no  more  revere  his  name. 


When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then— nor  is  my  boasting  vain— 
Till  then  I  boast  a  t^aviour  slain ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Chri>t  is  not  ashamed  of  me !      0*'eg^ 

394:     Evening :  Memorials  of  his  Grace.     I  >.  M- 
'T'HUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on,— 

Thus  far  his  i)ow'r  prolongs  my  days; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 
2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  homo: 
2fi8 


FRAi'lJK 

But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head: 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 

AVith  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.      TT'a^^ 

395  L  M. 

"  Thou  crowned  the  Year  with  thy  Goodness.^* 

Tj^TERXAL  Source  of  every  joy, 

-■-^  Well  may  tliy  praise  our  lips  employ, 

"While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

AVhose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 

2  The  flow'ry  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air,  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

3  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

iso  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

4  Seasons,  and  montlis,  and  weeks,  and  davs 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise : 
Still  be  tlie  cheerful  homage  paid 
With  op'ning  light  and  ev'niug  shade. 

5  Here  in  thy  house  shall  incense  rise, 
As  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes ; 
Still  we  will  make  thy  mercies  known 
Around  tky  board,  and  round  our  owiic 

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6  O  may  our  more  harmonious  tongue 
In  worlds  unknown  pursue  the  song  ; 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  yeai-s  revolve  no  more ! 

Doddridge 

396  -'^  Song  for  the  opening  year.         L.  !NL 

/^REAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
^^     By  which  supported  still  we  stand: 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own. 
The  future — all  to  us  unknown  — 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  res'.; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  mise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  o'ays. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  s^ngs 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues. 

Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  brighter  worlds  our  souls  shall  bca  t 

jDodd  ''i.lge. 

397  Worth  of  prayer.  I 
Y\/'HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

In  coming  to  a  mercy -seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there? 
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PRAYER. 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love  ; 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Kestraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight : 
Prayer  makes  the  Ciiristian's  armor  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words ?     Ah  I  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
A\'ith  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
"  Hear  wluit  the  l.ord  has  done  for  me." 

Cowper, 

398  "The  LorcTs  Prayer.  S.  M. 

\\JR  Heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  oftei  now  : 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near; 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  ieome ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  the  word  we  live; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  poweri 

From  Satan's  wiles  defend; 
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CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

S  Thine  shall  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  Divine ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven  and  earth,  are  thine. 

Montgomery, 

399  Evening.  S.  M. 

^HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear: 
O  may  we  all  remember  well, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near  I 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  bids  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possess'd. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleepy 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  tlie  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
O  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 

The  bosom  of  thy  love.  J  LelaruU 

^QO     Dedication  to  God,  our  Preserver.     S.  M. 
Pscdm  iii.  5. 
CERENE  I  laid  me  down 
^    Beneath  his  guardian  care; 
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PRAYER. 

1  Slept,  and  1  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near ! 

2  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak,  defenseless  frame  : 
But  whence  these  favors,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

3  O I  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants'beueath 

The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacritice  ; 
Tiugd  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
AVith  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

5  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
And  in  thy  service  1  would  spend 

A  long  eternity.  DinghL 

401     ^yhoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord    S.  M^ 
shall  he  safe. 
/COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
^     And  ways  into  his  hands. 
To  his  sure  trust  and  tender  care 
Who  earth  and  heaven  commands. 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So,  safe,  shalt  thou  go  on  ; 
Fix  on  his  work  thy  steadfast  eye^ 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 
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CHURCH    ACTIVITIES, 

4  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 
'  By  self-consuming  care ; 
To  him  commend  thy  cause  ;  his  ear 
Attends  the  softest  iirayer. 

6  Thy  everlasting  truth, 

Fathei,  thy  ceaseless  love. 
Sees  all  thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

Tr.  by  J".  Wesley. 

^02      -^^  Evening  Prayer.    Psalm  iv.     C.  M 
T  ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray; 
-*-'     I  am  forever  thine : 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Xor  would  1  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  liead, 

From  cares  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

With  ray  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  ev'ning  sacrifice ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done. 
Great  God,  my  faith,  my  ho|>e,  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus,  with  mv  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace» 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep : 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keej>s  my  days, 

And  will  my  slumbers  keep.  Watts. 

403  C;  M. 

''And  is  a  discerner  of  the  ihoitgJds  and  intents  oj 

the  heart."  '  Ileb.  iv.  12,  18. 

A  LL  praise  to  him  who  dwells  in  bliss, 

-^     Who  made  both  day  and  uight: 

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PRAYER. 

"Whose  throne  is  darkness  in  th'  abyss 
Of  uncreated  light. 

2  Each  thought  and  deed  his  piercing  eyes, 

With  strictest  search  survey ; 
The  deepest  sliades  no  more  disguise, 
Thau  the  full  blaze  of  day. 

3  Whom  thou  dost  guard,  O  King  of  kings, 

No  evil  shall  molest : 
Under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Shall  they  securely  rest. 

4  Thy  angels  shall  around  their  beds 

Their  constant  stations  keep; 
Thy  faith  and  truth  shall  shield  their  heads, 
For  thou  dost  never  sleep. 

5  May  we,  with  calm  and  sweet  repose 

And  heavenly  thoughts  refresh'd, 
Our  eyelids  with  the  morn  unclose, 

And  bless  thee,  ever  bless'd.         G,  Wedey, 

404  Twilicjht  Meditation.  C.  M... 

r  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
-^     From  every  cumbering  care ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  pray'r. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore. 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  1  adore. 
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CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heav'n  ; 
The  prospect  does  my  strength  renew. 
While  here  by  tempest  driv'n. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  i>npressive  hour, 

And  lead  to  eudless  day.        3Irs.  Browne, 

405  Evening  Hymn.     Ps.  cxli.  2.        C.  M, 
(READ  Sovereign,  let  my  ev'ning  song 

Like  holy  incense  rise  ; 
Assist  the  oft'ring  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 
2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 
Thy  hand  was  still  ray  guard; 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 
S  Perpetual  blessing's  from  above 
Encompass  me  around ; 
But,  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  wlio  died 

To  save  my  guilty  soul? 

Alas!  my  sins  are  muitijilied. 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll. 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  niine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  1  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  ray  soul  resign, 

To  be  reuew'd  by  thee.  Watti, 

406  ^^^  greatness  and  goodness  of  God.   L.  M. 

Psalm  Ixiii.  1-4. 
.RE AT  God.  indulge  my  humble  claim, 
Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
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PRAYER. 

The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ! 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travelers  in  thirsty  lands 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  E'en  life  itself,  without  thy  love. 

No  lasting  pleasure  can  afford ; 
Yea,  'twould  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banished  from  thee.  Lord ! 

6  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise : 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  davs. 

WaOfi, 

407  -^J''  '^«  ^«^^s  of  the  flock.  L.  M. 

A  UTHOR  of  faith,  we  seek  thv  face, 

'^^     For  all  who  feel  thy  work  begun  r 

Confirm,  and  strengthen  them  in  grace, 

And  bring  thy  feeblest  children  on. 

2  Thou  seest  their  wants,  thou  know'st  their 
names. 
Be  mindful  of  thy  youngest  care; 
Be  tender  of  the  new-born  lambs, 
And  gently  in  thy  bosom  bear. 

8  The  lion  roaring  for  his  prey. 

With  rav'ning  wolves  on  every  side, 
Watch  over  them  to  tear  and  slay. 
If  found  one  moment  from  their  Guide. 


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CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

4  In  safety  lead  thy  little  flock ! 

From  hell,  the  world,  and  sin,  secure : 
And  set  their  feet  upon  the  rock, 
And  make  in  thee  their  goings  sure. 

a  Wesley. 

408  L.  M. 

Pj-aise  on  Earth,  in  Heaven.     Rev.  i.  5,  6. 
JOW  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 

And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  who  cleansed  our  foulest  sii  s, 

And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood : 
*Tis  he  who  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest. 

To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confest — 

Let  every  tongue  his  glory  sing.         Watts* 

409  ^''*'-   ^lercy-seat.     Exod.  xxv.  22.    L.  M. 
l^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 

-^    From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads — 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

-3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 

Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sunder'd  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 
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PKAYER. 

i  There,  there,  on  eagle  wiugs  we  soar, 
Aud  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy -seat.     iSiovy.U. 

^I^Q  United — though  separate  C  M. 

"DLEST  be  the  dear  uniting  love, 
^     That  will  not  let  us  part : 
Our  bodies  may  far  oti" remove, 
We  still  are  one  in  heart 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go  ; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread. 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  O  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside  ; 
"  Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  cracitied. 

4  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

l  o  his  beloved  embrace  ; 
Expect  his  fullness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

5  Partakers  of  the  Saviour  s  grace. 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart. 
Nor  joy.  nor  grief,  nor  tim^,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death  can  part.      C.  Wesley^ 

411  C.  M. 

"  Thy   Will  be  done:'     Matt.  vi.  10. 
^FHY  presence.  Lord,  the  place  shall  fill, 
-*-      My  heart  shall  be  thy  tin-one ; 
Thy  holy,  just,  aud  perfect  will, 

ir^hall  in  my  flesh  be  done, 
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CHURCH    ACTIVITIES. 

%  1  thank  thee  for  the  present  grace^ 
And  now  in  hope  rejoice, 
In  confidence  to  see  thy  face, 
And  always  hear  thy  voice. 
S  1  have  the  things  I  ask  of  thee, 
What  shall  1  more  require  ? 
That  still  my  soul  may  restless  be, 
And  only  thee  desire. 

4  Thy  only  will  be  done  not  mine, 

But  make  me,  Lord,  thy  home ; 
Come  as  thou  wilt,  i  that  resign. 

But  O,  my  Jesus,  come  I  C.   Wesley. 

412  Lord  teach  us  to  pray.    Luke  xi.  1.    C.  M. 

T  ORD,  teach  thy  servants  how  to  pray 
-^     With  rever-  nee  and  with  fear  : 
Though  dust  and  ashes,  yet  we  may, 

We  must  to  thee  draw  near. 
2  We  come,  then,  God  of  grace,  to  thee; 

Give  broken,  contrite  hearts; 
Give — what  thine  eyes  delight   to  see^ 

Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 

5  Give  deep  humility  ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow   give  ; 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence 

To  see  thy  face  and  live. 
4  Give  faith  in  that  one  sacrifice 

Which  can  for  sin  atone; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 

On  Christ,  and  Christ  alone.    Montgomerj 

413  New  Year's  Day.  C.  M. 

^ING  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise  I 
^     All  praise  to  him  belongs, 
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PRAYER. 

Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days, 

Demands  our  choicest  songs : 
His  providence  hath  brought  us  through 

Another  various  year ; 
We  all  with  vows  and  anthems  new 

Before  our  God  appear. 

2  Father,  thy  mercies  past  we  own, 

Thy  still  continued  care  : 
To  thee  presenting,  through  thy  Son, 

VVhate'er  we  have  or  are  : 
Our  lips  and  lives  shall  gladly  show 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 
While  on  in  Jesus'  steps  we  go 

To  seek  thy  face  above. 

3  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours. 

Thine,  wholly  thine,  f^hall  be ; 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers 

A  sacrifice  to  thee ; 
Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appear 

To  saints  on  earth  forgiv'n, 
And  bring  the  grand  sabbatic  year, 

The  jubilee  of  heav'n.  C.  Wedetf, 

414  Winter.     Psalm  cxlvii.  C.  M. 

VV ITH  song-s  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
^  ^      Address  the  Lord  on  high  : 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloudy 
And  watei-s  veil  the  sky. 

2  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  tlie  declining  year : 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

3  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ;  ' 

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CHURCH   ACTIVITIES. 

The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow. 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

4  When,  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high, 

He  pours  the  sounding  haii, 
The  wretch  that  dares  his  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

5  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word; 
With  songs  and  honors  sonrdiug  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  so v' reign  Lord.  Watts, 

415  End  of  the  year.  C.  M. 

A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
-^*-     Of  thy  short  life  is  past  ; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Awake,  my  soul !  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  : 
What  are  thy  hopes?  how  sure?  how  fair? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 

3  Behold,  another  year  begins  I 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

4  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  deper.d  ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heav'nly  road, 

Nor  doubt  a  happy  end.  Browne, 


416  ^f^^^  0/  ^^^  y^«''-  ^'  ^^ 

and  raise  yo 
'oices  high: 


A  WAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 
"^     And  raise  vour  voi( 


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PRAYER. 

Awake,  and  praise  that  so v' reign  love 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near, 
Then  welcome,  each  declining  day ! 
Welcome,  each  closing  year  ! 

3  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course; 

Ye  mortal  powers,  decay ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 

Ye  bring  eternal  day.  Doddridge^ 

^17  Morning:  Confident  security.         C.  M« 

f\S<  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God, 
^^     My  waking  thoughts  attend; 
In  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes, — 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  saciifice  of  praise. 

3  God  leads  me  through  the  maze  of  sleep, 

And  brings  me  safe  to  light ; 

And,  with  the  same  paternal  care, 

Conducts  my  steps  till  night. 

4  When  ev'ning  slumbers  press  mine  eyes, 

With  his  protection  blest, 

lu  peace  and  safety  I  commit 

My  wearied  limbs  to  rest. 

5  My  spirit,  in  his  hand  secure. 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 

The  Loi-d  is  with  me  still.  Kimppk 

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SECTION  XV.—  Cmitinued. 

£R£CT/Ofi/  AND  CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHEt 

418  JJecUcation.  L.  M. 

A  ND  will  the  great,  eternal  God, 
■^^     On  earth  establish  his  abode? 
And  will  he,  from  his  radiant  throng 
Avow  our  temple  for  his  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise^ 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  lis  sinful  mortals  near. 

2  Thase  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise, 

Loni^  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise, 
An  1  thou,  descending,  till  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

^  And  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here! 

Doddridge, 

4  £9  A  House  for  God.  L.  M. 

VU  HERE  shall  I  go  to  seek  and  find 
'  '       A  habitation  for  our  God? 
A  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood? 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest; 
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And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 

His  church  is  with  his  pr.;sence  blest. 

i  Here  will  he  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  till  their  souls  with  living  bread; 
Here  sinners,  waiting  at  his  <!oor, 
Witli  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

4  ''  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reign  forever,"  saith  the  1  ord  ; 
*'  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word." 

Warn, 

420  Dedication.  L,  M. 

OEflOLD  thy  temple,  God  of  grace, 
-^     The  house  that  we  have  rear'd  for  thee, 
Eegard  it  as  thy  resting-place. 
And  fill  it  with  thy  majesty. 

2  When  from  its  altars  shall  arise 

Joint  supplications  to  thy  name, 
Deign  to  accept  the  sacrifice. 

Thyself  our  answ'ring  God  proclaim. 

3  And  when  from  hence  the  voice  of  praise 

Shall  lift  its  iriumphs  to  thy  throne, 
Show  thy  acceptance  of  our  lays, 
By  making  all  thy  glory  known. 

4  When  here  thy  minister's  shall  stand, 

To  speak  what  thou  shalt  bid  them  say. 
Maintain  thy  cause  with  thine  own  hand, 
And  give  thy  truth  a  winning  way 

5  Now,  therefore,  O  our  God,  arise ! 

In  this  thy  resting-place  appear , 
And  let  thy  people's  longing  eyes 

Behold  thee  fix  thy  dwelling  nsre.   Paimet. 


CHRlc^TIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

421  LM. 

Go(rs  Earthly  House.     1  Kings  viii.  13. 
TJEEE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 
-*^     We  build  this  earthly  house  fcr  the€> 
O,  choose  it  for  thy  fix'd  abode, 

And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou,  m  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  tlon. 
Still  by  the  pow'r  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  i"^pirit  rest  ? 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart : 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  lieart ; 

In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne.  Montgomery, 


422  8s,  7». 

1 


/^OD  of  thunder  and  the  lightning 
^^   Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine, 
To  thv  feet  we  bring  this  tribute 

Lord  accept  this  house  as  thine. 
To  thy  name,  O  Lord  Jehovah, 

We  this  temple  dedicate; 
Lord  receive  this  humble  tribute, 

Sanctify  it.    arly,  late. 
Send  thy  Spirit,  Lord  from  heav'ji, 

Consecrate  its  sacred  halls ; 
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ERECTION   AND    CONSECRATION. 

Let  thy  ever  biding  presence 

Dwell  within  these  humble  walls. 

Here  may  thousands  liear  thy  gospel, 
Preach'd  in  love  and  power  divine. 

While  the  glitt'ring  choirs  of  heav'n 
Swell  thy  upper  courts  sublime. 

Here  may  sinners  be  converted, 

While  we  sing  our  Saviour's  praise; 

May  the  deaf,  the  halt,  the  blinded, 

Now  their  Ebenezer  raise.    H.  M.  Turner, 


G' 


423  Dedication.  H.  M. 
.OD  of  thine  Israel  true, 

Their  pillar,  shield,  and  rock. 
Who,  all  the  desert  through. 

Didst  lead  them  like  a  flock ; 
In  this  our  sanctuary  dwell, 
Thou  glorious,  felt,  invisible  ! 
2  That  holy  peace  shed  do^^^l, 
The  world  can  never  give  ; 
Thy  truth  with  triumph  crowTi, 

Command  the  dead  to  live; 
And  fill  this  consecrated  place 
With  living  trophies  of  thy  grace. 
8  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  flock. 
Our  glorious  leader  be ; 
Our  pillar,  shield,  and  rock, 
Till  the  fair  land  we  see : 
Huler  of  heiven's  eternal  sphere, 
Be  thou  the  guardian  glory  here ! 

6r.  Eobinson, 

424  Invoicing  GocTs  Presence.  H.  M. 
^REAT  King  of  glory,  come, 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 
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CHRISTIAN    ACTIVITIES. 

This  temple  as  tliy  home, 

This  people  as  thine  own 
Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below 

2  Here  mav  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend, 

Like  incense,  to  the  skies: 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound. 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

3  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughtei"s  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,  like  polished  stones 

Through  long-succeeding  days : 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power. 
While  temples  stand  and  men  adore. 

4  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Receive  thy  truth  in  love : 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above; 
Till  all,  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Rejoice  in  thy  abounding  grace. 

£enjami7i  Francii 

^^5      I  have  put  my  name  there  forever.  1% 

1  Kings  ix.  3. 
T  ORD  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
-"-^     Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise. 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread : 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest ; — 

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ERECTION   AND    CONSECRATION. 

Z  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  1 — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  rrply ; 
Hallelujah  I — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  sliall  end. 

Mmdgomery, 

^^3  Sinai  Tabor,  Calvary.  7* 

HEN  on  Sinai's  top  1  see 
God  descend,  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  liis  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When,  in  ecstasy  sublime. 
Tabor  s  glorious  steep  I  climb, 
At  the  too  transporting  light. 
Darkness  rusiies  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest. 
God,  in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemers  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  would  forever  stay, 
W'eep  and  gaze  my  soul  away ; 
Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me. 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary.     Montgomery, 

427  Psalm  cxxxii.  8,  15.  C.  M. 

A  KISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 
■^^     And  enter  to  thy  rest ! 
Lo !  thy  church  waits,  with  longing  eyes^ 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  bless'd. 
2  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  ti  ain, 
^L^      Thy  Spirit  and  thv  word; 
■t     19  289 

1. 


CHRISTIAN    ACTIVITIES. 

All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 

Could  no  such  grace  afford. 
3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread: 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread.  Watet 

428  G^'^^  dwelling  among  men.  C.  M. 

(2  Chron.  vi.  18.) 
^^riLL  God  in  very  deed  descend, 

'*       And  dwell  with  men  below? 
An  ear  to  mortal  worship  lend? 
To  as  liis  glory  show  ? 

2  While  heaven's  exalted  spheres  resound 

With  hymns  which  angels  sing, 
Will  God  in  mercy  so  abound, 
T'  accept  the  praise  we  bring? 

3  Allow'd  within  tliy  courts  to  meet, 

Thy  presence  we  implore  ; 
Smile  on  us  from  thy  mercy-seat, 
And  we  desire  no  more. 

4  Here  let  thy  gospel  be  declar'd ; 

Here  make  thy,  power  be  known ; 
May  every  heart,  by  grace  prepar'd. 

Be  the  Redeemer's  throne. 
6  Here  make  thyself  a  glorious  name, 

And  form  us  for  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  promis'd  presence,  Lord,  we  claim, 

And  supplicate  thy  grace.  Shepherd's  Cfai, 

429  Divine  blessing  solicited.  C.  M.| 
'PO  thee  this  temple  we  devote, 

-^      Our  Father  and  our  God;  I 

Accept  it  thine,  and  seal  it  now  j 

Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 
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ERECTION   AND    CONSECRATION. 

2  Here  may  the  prayer  of  faith  ascend, 
The  voice  of  praise  arise ; 

O,  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacritice. 

3  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord  ; 
Here,  pardoned,  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear, 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls : 

Prosperity  be  here ; 
Long  smile  upon  thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near.  J.  M.  ScotL 

430  s.  M 

Hymn  for  the  Consecration  of  Churches. 

ATHER  of  life,  descend! 
\Vithin  this  sacred  fane, 
Before  thy  throne  our  spirits  bend, 
O  here  come  down  and  reign ! 

2  Thou  Son  of  God,  descend  ! 
And  consecrate  this  place, 

O  make  it  Lord,  till  time  shall  end. 
The  temple  of  thy  grace  ! 

3  Spirit  of  light.;  descend  ! 
And  shed  thy  glory  here, 

Thine  unction  with  our  worship  blend^-. 
And  waft  to  heaven  our  prayer. 

4  There  let  the  gospel  sound 
Its  tones  of  peace  and  love ; 

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CHRISTIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

Spread  holiness  and  life  around, 
And  lift  our  hopes  above. 

6  Give  to  the  blind  their  sight, 
Bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
The  erring  spirit  guide  aright, 
And  strengtli  to  all  impart. 

Bishop  Payne. 

431  Psalm  xlviii.  a  M. 

.RE  AT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great : 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abod^ 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand  ! 
The  honors  of  our  native  place 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

8  In  Sion  God  is  known 
A  refuge  in  distress  : 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair  ; 
We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace^ 
And  seek  deli  v' ranee  there.  WaOa^ 


MISSIONS. 

432         ''  ^^^^^  over-F-and  help  its."        7, 6, 7,  &' 

"C^KOM  Greenland's  icy  mountains^ 
-*-      From  India's  coral  strand ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
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MISSIONS. 

From  many  au  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain, 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleaseti, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  tlown  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we.  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

Tlie  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation!  O  salvation  I 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  siunei-s  slain, 
Kedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign.    Bishop  Heh&r, 

43^-  Success.  7& 

<JEE  how  great  a  flame  aspires, 
^     Kindled  by  a  spark  of  grace ! 
Jesus'  love  the  nations  fires, 
Sets  the  kingdoms  on  a  blaze. 
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CHRISTIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

To  bring  fire  on  earth  he  came; 

Kindled  in  some  hearts  it  is : 
O  that  all  might  catch  the  flame, 

All  partake  the  glorious  bliss  I 

'2  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day ; 
Kow  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 

Now  it  wins  its  wid'ning  way : 
More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sin's  strongholds  it  now  o'erthrows, 

Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

8  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand  ? 
Kow  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 

Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  laud ; 
Lo  !  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above  ; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 

All  the  Spirit  of  his  love.        C.  Wede^ 

434  The  Song  of  Jubilee.  7s. 

XT  ARK  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
-^-^     Loud — as  mighty  thunders  roar: 
Or  the  fullness  of-  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore.— 

2  Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord, 

God  Omnipotent,  shall  reign: 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

3  Hallelujah  !  hark  !  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 
Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies! 
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4  See  Jehovah's  banners  furl'd, 

bheath'd  his  sword  I  he  speaks — 'tis  don^ 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kiugdon.s  of  his  Son. 

5  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  wlien,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heav'ns  have  pass'd  away  I 

6  Then  th^  end — beneath  his  rod, 

^[an's  last  enemy  shall  fall : 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  All  in  All.      Montgmnei^, 

435  Missions.  Ts, 

TT  ASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
-*--*     When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime. 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore : 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banish'd  grief  and  pain ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturb'd  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name ; 
All  his  mighty  acts  record. 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

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CHRISTIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

436  6s  &  4fi,  or  IQi; 

They  call  beyond  the  Sea. 

iVER  the  ocean  wave, 
Far,  far  away, 
There  the  poor  heathen  live^ 

Waiting  for  day ; 
Groping  in  ignorance. 

Dark  as  the  night, 
No  blessed  Bible  to 

Give  them  the  light. 

Pity  them,  pity  them, 

Christians  at  home. 
Haste  uith  the  bread  of  life. 

Hasten  and  come. 

2  Here  in  this  happy  land 

We  have  the  light 
Shining  from  God's  own  word, 

Free,  pure,  and  bright ; 
Shall  we  not  send  to  them 

Bibles  to  read, 
Teachers,  and  preachers,  and 

All  that  they  need  ? 

S  Then,  while  the  mission  ships 
Glad  tidings  bring, 
List !  as  the  heathen  band 

Joyfully  sing, 
"  Over  the  ocean  wave, 
O  see  them  come, 
.  Bringing  the  bread  of  life, 
Guiding  us  home." 

Unhuywn. 
290 


MISSIONS. 

4-37  ^^'ho  will  go  (0-day  f  8s  &  7l. 

tl  ARK  I  th3  voice  of  Jesus  crying — 
J.±  <i  Wlio  will  go  and  work  to-day? 
Fields  are  white,  and  harvest  waiting; 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away  ?" 
Loud  and  strong  the  Master  calleili, 

Rich  reward  he  ofiers  thee ; 
Who  will  answer,  gladly  saying, 

"  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me ! " 

2  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean, 

And  the  heathen  h.nds  explore, 
You  can  tind  the  heathen  nearer. 

You  can  help  them  at  your  door. 
If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 

You  can  give  the  widow's  mite; 
And  the  legist  you  do  for  Jesus, 

Will  be  precious  in  his  sight. 

8  Kyou  cannot  be  the  watchman 

►Standing  high  on  Zion's  wall, 
Pointing  out  the  path  to  heaven, 

Ofiering  life  and  peace  to  all ; — 
With  your  prayers  and  with  your  boundflV 

You  can  do  what  heaven  demands ; 
You  can  be  like  faithful  Aaron, 

Holding  up  the  prophet's  hands. 

A.  Let  none  hear  you  idly  saying, 
"  There  is  nothing  1  can  do," 
W^hile  the  souls  of  men  are  dying. 

And  the  Master  calls  for  you. 
Take  the  task  he  gives  you  gladly. 
Let  his  work  your  pleasure  be ; 
Answer  quickly  when  he  calleth, 
"Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me ! " 

Dan'l  Mixnk^ 
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CHRISTIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

438  Daion  of  the  Millennium,  lis  &  10s. 
XITAIL  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad 
■■"*-     momiug ; 

Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have  lain ; 
Hush'd  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourn- 

.ing; 
Zion  ill  triumph  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning; 

Long  by  the  prophets  of  Isr'el  foretold ; 
Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondage  returning; 
Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing ; 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along ; 
Loud    from   the  mountain  tops  echoes  are 
ringing ; 
Wastes  rise  in  veixlure,  and  mingle  in  song. 

4  See  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 

Praise  to  .Jehovah  ascending  on  high ; 
Fall'n  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion, 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 

Spir.  Songs, 

439  Responding  to  the  Appeal.  C.  AL 

'^PHE  nations  call  I  from  sea  to  sea 

Extends  the  thrilling  cry, 
"  Come  over,  Christians,  if  there  be, 
And  help  us,  ere  we  die." 

2  Our  hearts.  O  Lord,  the  summons  feel 

Let  hand  with  heart  combine, 
And  answer  to  the  world's  appeal 
By  giving  "  that  is  thine." 

3  Say  to  thy  gifted  servants,  "  Speed  1 

Behold  the  world  your  field;" 
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MISSIOXS. 

Say  to  the  gold,  "  The  Lord  hath  need,* 
Till  hoarded  treasures  yield. 

4  Say  to  the  slumb"'  ring  soul,  **  Awake  I 

Ere  wanes  thy  noon  away; 
Lo  I  soon  1  come  th'  account  to  take, 
Ye  stewards  of  a  day." 

5  Saviour,  forgive  ;  asham'd  we  lie. 

Thy  gracious  will  we  know: 
Behold,  while  we  delay,  they  die  I 

Bid,  bid  us  send,  or  go.  GUberL 

440    G^'^^^y  of  the  latter  days.  Isa.  ii.  1-5.    C.  M, 

r>EHOLD,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
-^     In  latter  days  shall  rise 
Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow: 
"Up  to  the  hill  of  Uod,"  they  say, 
"  And  to  his  house,  we'll  go." 

3  The  beam  that  shines  on  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land : 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide ; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  quell  the  sinner  s  pride. 

5  Come,  then,  O  house  of  Jacob  I  come 

To  worship  at  his  shrine ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 

With  holy  beauties  shine.  Logcm, 

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441  Missioiis  to  the  Heathen.  L.  M. 

l)EIi()LD,  the  heathen  waits  to  know 
^-^     The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
"The  exiled  captive  to  receive 
Tlie  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

"2  '*  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  this  blest  labor  share  a  part; 
Our  prayers  and  oflerings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King." 

3  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise, 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
AVlien  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known 
Where  Satan  long  hath  held  his  throne. 

4  Where'er  his  hand  hath  spread  the  skies, 
Sv/eet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise, 
And  skive  and  freeman.  Greek  and  Jew, 

IJy  sovereign  grace  be  formed  anew.        Vohe. 

^^^  Missionaries  encouraged.  L.  M. 

VE  Christian  heralds,  go.  proclaim 
-*■       Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peac^. 

5  And  when  our  labors  all  ar.'  o'er. 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more — 
Meet,  wi  h  tlie  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
Aud  crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all. 

WincheWs  SeL 
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MISSIONS. 

1^43  Hebrew  Missionaries,  S.  M« 

A  LMIGHTY  God  of  love, 
'^     Set  up  th'  attracting  sign, 
And  sumiuou  whom  thou  dost  approve 
For  messengers  Divine. 

2  From  favor'd  Abrah'm's  seed 
The  new  apostles  choose, 
lu  isles  and  continents  to  spread 
Tlie  dead-reviving  news.^ 

S  O  send  thy  servants  forth, 
To  call  the  Hebrews  home  I 
From  East,  and  West,  and  South,  and  North, 
Let  all  the  wand' re rs  come : 

4  With  Israel's  myriads  seal'd, 
Let  all  the  nations  meet, 
And  show  the  mystery  fulfill'd, 

The  family  complete!  0    Wesley. 

4[^4t  ^^^^  giveth  the  Increase.  8.  M. 

r  ORD,  if  at  thy  command 
-*-^     The  word  of  life  we  bOW, 
Watered  by  thy  almighty  hand, 
The  seed  shall  surely  grow, 

2  The  virtue  of  thy  grace 

A  large  increase  shall  give, 
And  multiply  the  faithful  race, 
Who  to  thy  glory  live. 

3  Now,  then,  the  ceaseless  shower 

Of  gospel-blessings  send. 
And  let  the  soul-converting  power 
Thy  ministers  attend. 
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4  On  multitudes  confer 

The  heart-renewing  love, 
And  by  the  joy  of  grace  prepai-e 

For  fuller  joys  above.  C.  Wesley, 

«^4S  ^^^  acceptable  year.         8s,  7s,  &  4s 

/'VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
^^     Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
See  the  promises  advancing 

To  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 
Blessed  jubilee, 

Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  dark,  benighted  pagan, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian,  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 
Once  oiitain'd  on  Calvary  : 

Let  the  gospel. 
Loud  resound,  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light  J 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night : 

Let  redemption, 
Freely  purchas'tl,  win  the  day. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer — never  cease: 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 
Multiply  and  still  increase  : 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saricur,  all  the  world  around.    P.  Williams, 

446  ^&\ 

Collection  for  the  spread  of  the  GospeL 
'^7'ITH  my  substance  I  will  honor 
'  ^      My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ; 
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MISSIONS. 

Were  ten  tliousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  notliiug  to  his  word. 

2  While  the  lieralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim ; 
Let  his  friends  of  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  May  his  kingdom  be  promoted  ; 

May  the  world  the  Saviour  know: 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted  ; 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

{  Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above ; 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations, 

Hls  divine — victorious  love.  Francis, 

^^"Tl         Fields  white  to  the  harvest.        8,  7,  &  4 
\yHO  but  thou,  almighty  Spirit, 

'  ^      Can  the  heathen  world  reclaim  ? 
Mtn  may  preach,  but  till  thou  favor, 
Heathens  will  be  still  the  same: 

Mighty  Spirit ! 
Witness  to  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  by  thy  prophets 

Glorious  light  in  latter  days : 
Come,  and  bleas  bewildered  nations, 
Change  our  prayers  and  tears  to  praise: 

Promised  Spirit  I 
Eound  the  world  diifuse  thy  rays. 

3  All  our  hopes,  and  prayers,  and  labors 

Must  be  vain  without  thine  aid : 
But  thou  wilt  not  disappoint  us, 
All  is  true  that  thou  hast  said : 

Faithful  Spirit ! 
O'er  the  world  thine  influence  she^ 

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i48  •  8,7. 

jSo  shall  he  sprinkle  many  Nations. — Isa.  lii,  15. 

QAYIOUR,  sprinkle  raauy  nations, 
*^     Fruitful  let  thy  sorrows  be; 
By  thy  pains  and  consolations, 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  thee: 
Of  thy  cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ;  . 
Let  them  see  thee  in  thy  glory, 

And  thy  mercy  manifold. 

S  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing. 

Pants  for  thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
Human  teai-s  for  thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  thee  would  rest; 
Thiretiug,  as  for  dews  of  even. 

As  the  new-mown  gra-ss  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee,  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour,  lo !  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  thy  Spirit,  new  creating 

Love's  pure  flame  and  Avisdom's  light ; 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 
Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

A.  Cleveland  CoxCt 

449  I-  M. 

The  missionary   charged  and  encouraged. 

C^O,  messenger  of  peace  and  love, 
^-^     To  peop'e  plunged  in  shades  of  night. 
Like  angels  sent  from  fields  above. 
Be  thine  to  shed  celestial  light. 
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MISSKNg. 

2  On  barren  rock  and  desert  isle, 

Go,  bid  the  rose  of  Sharon  bloom ; 
Till  arid  wastes  around  thee  smile, 
And  bear  to  heaven  a  sweet  perfume. 

S  Go  to  the  hungry — food  impart ; 

To  paths  of  peace  the  wanderer  guide; 
And  lead  tlie  thirsty  panting  heart 
Where  streams  of  living  water  glide. 

4  Go,  bid  the  bright  and  morning  star 

From  Bethlehem's  plains  resplendent  shine^ 
And,  piercing  through  the  gloom  afar, 
Shed  heav'nly  light  and  love  divine. 

5  O,  faint  not  in  the  day  of  toil. 

When  harvest  waits  the  reapers  hand; 
Go.  gather  in  the  glorious  spoil. 
And  joyous  in  his  presence  stand. 

6  Thy  love  a  rich  reward  shal  find 

Fr  .m  h  m  who  sits  enthron  d  on  high; 
For  they  who  turn  the  erring  mind 
Shall  shine  like  stars  above  the  sky. 

A.  Balfour. 

450  Approaching  Millennium.  L.  M. 

DEIIOLD  the  expected  time  draw  n<»ar, 
^-^    The  shades  dispei-se,  the  dawn  app*^ar; 
Behold  the  wilderness  assume 
The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow; 
The  exiled  captive,  to  receive  — 

The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

i  Come,  let  us  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labor  share  a  part; 
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CHRISTIAN    ACTIVITIES. 

Our  pray'rs  aud  ofF'riugs  gladly  briug 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

t    Jnvite  the  world  to  come  and  prove 
A-  Saviour's  condescending  love ; 
And  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
Assured  they  shall  acceptance  meet.         Cbxe. 

451         "  Watchman,  uhat  of  the  night?*'        7* 

WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 
*  *       What  its  signs  of  promise  are : 
Trav'ller,  o'er  yon  mountain  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

^Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Trav'ller,  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night  : 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Trav'ller,  blessedness  and  light. 

Peace  aud  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  Avill  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  th:)t  gave  them  birth? 
Trav'ller,  ages  are  its  own. 

See !  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  tlie  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn, 
Trav'ller,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn, 
Watchman,  let  thy  wand'rings  cease  j 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Trav'ller,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come.       Bom^inq 
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MISSIONS. 

452      Praying  for  the  Kingdom  of  God.      S.  Ikt 
Phil.il  10,11. 
THOU  whom  we  adore  I 
To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Assume  thine  own  almighty  power, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

2  The  world's  Desire  and  Hope, 

All  power  to  thee  is  given ; 
Now  set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven ! 

3  A  gracious  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  all  thy  creatures  bless  ; 
And  every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 
And  every  tongue  confess. 

4  According  to  thy  word, 

Xow  be  thy  grace  revealed  ; 
And  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord, 
Let  all  the  earth  be  tilled.  C.  Weslei^ 

4L53    ^^^«^''^  ciU  things  new.  Kev.  xxii.  20.    S.  M, 

pOME,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ! 
^     Bring  the  long-looked  for  day ; 
Oh.  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  ot  delay  ? 

2  Come  for  thy  saints  still  wait ; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh  ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come  1 
Dost  thou  not  hear  the  cry? 

3  Come,  for  creation  groans, 

Impatient  of  thy  stay, 
Worn  out  with  these  long  years  of  ill, 
These  ages  of  delay. 

4  Come,  and  make  ail  things  new, 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth, 
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Restore  our  faded  paradise, — 
(Jreati oil's  second  birth. 

5  Come  and  begin  thy  reign 
Of  everhisting  peace ; 
Come,  take  the  kingdom  to  thyself, 

Great  King  of  Rigliteousness.         Sot^ft' 

454  "  Revive  thy  ivork:'     Hab.  iii.  2.      a  M. 

f\  LORD,  thy  work  revive^ 
^^  In  Zion's  gloomy  hour. 
And  make  her  dying  graces  live 

By  thy  restoring  power. 
2  Awake  thy  chosen  few 

To  fervent,  earnest  prayer  ; 
Again  may  tliey  tiieir  vows  renew^ 

Thy  blessed  presence  share. 
9  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Througli  lips  of  feeble  clay, 
And  hearts  of  adamant  will  break. 

And  rebels  will  obey. 
4  Lord,  lend  thy  gracious  ear ; 

Oh,  listen  to  our  cry  ; 
Oh,  come  and  bring  salvation  herej 

Our  hopes  on  thee  rely.  3Irs.  Brovm. 

455  Oh,  for  the  happy  hour.    Lam.  i.  4.    S.  M« 
/AH,  for  the  happy  hour 

^^     When  God  will  hear  our  ci^y, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  power, 
His  Spirit  from  on  high. 
2  We  meet,  we  sing,  we  pray, 
We  listen  to  the  word, 
In  vain  ; — we  see  no  cheering  \n •>, 
!No  cheering  voice  is  heard. 
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^  While  mjuiy  crowd  thy  lionse. 
How  few,  around  thy  board. 
Meet  to  recount  their  solemn  vows, 
And  bless  tliee  as  their  Lord ! 

4  Thou,  thou  filone,  <siust  give 

Thy  gospel  sure  success ; 
Canst  bid  the  dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

5  Come,  then,  wiih  power  divine. 

Spirit  of  life  and  love! 
Then  shall  this  people  all  be  thine, 

This  church  like  that  above.        Bethi/Mt. 

LOVE  FEASTS. 

^56  ^^'*^'*  ^^^  accord.  •  7«. 

/^OME.  and  let  us  sweetly  join, 
^-^     Christ  to  praise  in  hymiLS  divinel 
Give  we  all,  with  one  accord, 
Olory  to  our  common  Lord  ; 
Hands,  and  hearts,  and  voices,  raise; 
Sing  as  in  the  ancient  days ; 
Antedate  the  joys  above  ; 
Celebrate  the  feast  of  love. 

2  Strive  we,  in  aftection  strive. 
Let  the  purer  tiame  revive, 
Such  as  in  the  martyrs  glow'd, 
Dying  champions  for  their  God. 
"VV'e  for  Christ,  our  Master,  stauilf 
Lights  in  a  benighted  land  : 
We  our  dying  Loi-d  confess. 
We  are  Je,sus'  witnesses. 
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3  Witnesses  that  Christ  hath  died : 
We  with  him  are  crucified : 
Christ  hath  burst  the  bands  of  death. 
We  his  quick'niug  Spirit  breathe: 
Christ  is  now  gone  up  on  high  ; 
Thither  all  our  wishes  fly  : 
Sits  at  God's  right  hand  above  ; 
There  witli  him  we  reign  in  love. 

C.  Wesley 

457  ^  "'^y>  peace.  7s. 

/^OME,  thou  high  and  lofty  Lord  I 
^     Lowly,  meek  incarnate  Word: 
Humbly  stoop  to  earth  again: 
Come  and  visit  abject  man  I 
Jesus,  dear  expected  guest. 
Thou  art  bidden  to  the  feast: 
»    For  thyself  our  hearts  prepare: 
Come,  and  sit,  and  banquet  there  I 

2  Jesus,  we  thy  promise  claim : 
We  are  met  in  thy  great  name: 
In  the  midst  do  thou  appear, 
Manifest  thy  presence  here  I 
Sanctify  us,  Lord,  and  b'essi 
Breathe  thy  Spirit,  give  thy  peace! 
Thou  thyself  within  us  move : 
Make  our  feast  a  feast  of  love. 

3  Make  us  all  in  thee  complete; 
Make  us  all  for  glory  meet  — 
Meet  t'  appear  before  thy  sight, 
Partners  with  the  saints  in  light. 
Call.  O  call  us  each  hy  name, 
To  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb: 
Let  us  lean  upon  thy  breast ; 

Love  be  there  our  endless  feast.    C  Wesle^f. 
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LOVE   FEASTS. 

458  Fitly  joined  together.  7s. 

T  ET  us  join,  ('tis  God  commands,) 
■^     Let  us  join  our  hearts  and  hands  j 
Help  to  gain  our  calling's  hope, 
Build  we  each  the  other  up : 
Still  forget  the  things  behind, 
Follow  Christ  in  heart  and  mind ; 
Toward  the  mark  unwearied  press, 
Seize  the  crown  of  righteousness. 

2  Plead  we  thus  for  faith  alone, 
Faith  which  by  our  works  is  shown: 
God  it  is  who  justifies, 

Only  faith  the  grace  applies; 
Active  faith  that  lives  within; 
Conquers  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin; 
Sanctifies  and  makes  us  whole ; 
Forms  the  Saviour  in  the  soul. 

3  Let  us  for  this  faith  contend ; 
Sure  salvation  is  its  end  : 
Heav'n  already  is  begun, 
Everlasting  life  is  won; 
Only  let  us  persevere, 

Till  we  see  our  Lord  appear; 
Never  from  the  Rock  remove, 
Saved  by  faith,  which  works  by  love. 

a  Wesley, 

4:59  Of  one  heart  and  mind.  7s. 

T  ESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee; 

Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  peace; 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 

Every  stumbling-block  remove ; 
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Each  to  each  unite,  endear, 
(onie,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek,  iu  thought  and  word. 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  others  burden  bear; 

,    To  thy  Church  the  pattern  give, 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide  ; 

All  tlie  depths  of  love  express, 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

6  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly  ; 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 

Charles  Wede^ 

460  Brotherly  Love.  C.  M. 

TTOW  sweet  and  heav'nly  is  the  sight, 
-*^--*-     When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

2  Oh  I  may  w«  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  streatu, 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
Let  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteenij 
In  every  action,  glow. 
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4  IjOve  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 
The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven,  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love.  Sivain, 

461  -^^^^  ^^  Chrisfs  Disciples.  C.  M. 

T  ORD,  thou  on  earth  didst  love  thine  own; 
-'-^     Didst  love  them  to  the  end  ; 
Oh!  still  from  thy  celestial  throne, 
Let  gifts  of  love  descend. 

2  As  thou  for  us  didst  stoop  so  low, 

VV^arm'd  by  love's  holy  flame, 
So  let  our  deeds  of  kindness  flow 
To  all  who  bear  thy  name. 

3  One  blessed  fellowship  in  love 

Thy  living  church  sliould  stand, 
Till,  faultless,  she  at  last  above 
Shall  shine  at  thy  right  haiid. 

4  Oh  !  glorious  day  when  she  the  brid^ 

With  her  dear  Lord  appears ; 
When  robed  in  beauty  at  his  side, 

She  shall  forget  her  tears.  Ray  Palmer, 

432  Mutual  aid.  C.  M. 

^PRY  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 
-*-      Of  every  sinful  heart : 
Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
O  bid  it  all  depart ! 

2  When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless ; 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 
Of  everlasting  peace. 

3  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear: 
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CHRISTIAN   ACTIVITIES. 

Let  eacli  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

4  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  little  stock  improve : 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope. 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

5  Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 

Let  us  in  all  things  grow ; 
Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 
And  spotless  here  below. 

^  Then,  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrought, 
Receive  thy  ready  bride  : 
Oive  us  in  heaven  a  happy  lot 

With  all  the  sanctified.  C.  Wesley. 

'463   Christians  drawn  tvith  cords  of  Love.  C.  M, 
ly/TY  God,  what  gentle  cords  are  thine, 
-'-'-'-     How  soft  and  yet  how  strong ! 
While  pow'r,  and  truth,  and  love  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  saw' St  us  crush'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin ; 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  sinful  hearts  to  win.         ' 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  offering  takes  away  ; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins, 

Secures  the  crowning  day.  Doddndge» 

434  Christian  Love.  C.  M. 

TJ  APPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
-■-'-     Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 
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LOVE    FEASTS. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too, 
But  devils  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 

In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss.  Watis^ 

465  Safety  in  Union.  C.  M. 

TESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
^      To  thee  for  help  we  fly ; 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For  O,  the  wolf  is  nigh  I 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay ; 
He  seizes  every  straggling  soul 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Us  into  thy  protection  take. 

And  gather  with  thine  arm  ; 
Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake. 
The  wolf  can  never  harm. 

4  We  laugh  to  scorn  hi<  cruel  power 

While  by  our  Shepherd's  side  ; 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 

5  O  do  not  suffer  him  to  part  ■" 

The  souls  that  here  agree ; 
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FUNERALS  AXD  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart. 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee. 

6  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, 
Together  let  us  die ; 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 

And  reign  above  the  sky.  Charles  Wesley. 


SECTION  XVL 
ITunerals  axxb  otficr  Occasions* 

DEATH -THE  JUDGMENT— HEAVEN. 

466  Brenty  of  Life.  CM. 

'T'HEE  we  adore,  eternal  Xame  I 
"*-     And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
•  What  dying  worms  we  be  I 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  aVay 

The  breath  that  fii-st  it  gave : 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

We're  trav'liug  to  the  grave. 

3  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

4  Great  God  I  on  what  a  slender  thread. 

Hang  everlasting  tJ-ings  I 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strJ";2:s. 
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DEATH THE  JUDGMENT HEAVEN. 

5  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 

6  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dang'rous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  be  hurried  hence 

May  they  be  found  with  God  I         Waits, 

JL67  -^  Voice  from  the  Tombs.  C.  Mm 

O  ARK  I  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound, 

-■-^     My  ears  attend  the  cry : 

"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 

Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 
2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers : 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 

Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 
5  Great  God  I  is  this  our  certain  doom  I 

And  are  we  still  secure  ! 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 

And  yet  pi-epar'd  no  move ! 
I  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace. 

To  tit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 

We'll  rise  above  the  bky.  Watts. 

168  The  day  of  Judgment.  C  M. 

A  XD  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought 
•^*-     And  answer  in  that  day 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  w^ord  I  say  ? 

2  Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 
Shall  shortly  be  made  known, 
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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

Aud  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  1  have  done. 

3  How  careful,  then,  ought  I  to  live ! 

With  what  religious  fear  I 
\Vho  sucli  a  strict  account  must  give 
For  my  behavior  here ! 

4  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  aud  dead, 

The  watchful  power  bestow  ; 
So  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed, 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 

5  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  door, 

()  let  me  feel  thee  near ! 
And  make  my  peace  with  God,  before 
I  at  thy  bar  appear.  C.    Wesley. 

469  ^^'^  ^"<^''^  ?^^'^  learned.  C.  M. 

"VTAIX  man,  thy  fond  pui-suits  forbear;  * 

'       Repent,  thy  end  is  nigh  : 
Death,  at  the  farthest,  can't  be  far : 
O  !  think  before  thou  die. 

2  Keflect :  thou  hast  a  soul  to  save  ; 

Thy  sins,  how  high  they  mount  I 
"What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave? 
How  stands  that  dark  account? 

3  Death  enters,  and  there's  no  defense, 

His  time  there'g  none  can  tell ; 
He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven,  or  down  to  hell. 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  greatest  care, 
t  Shall  crawling  worms  consume  : 

But  ah  !  destruction  stops  not  there ; 

Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb.     Joseph  Hart* 
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470  Eternal  Death.  C.  M. 

^HAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Jesus,  thou  Source  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Ruler  of  ray  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "  Depart  I  " 

3  The  thunder  of  that  awful  word, 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
■'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  What,  to  be  banished  from  my  Lord, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die  I 
To  linger 'in  eternal  pain, 
And  death  forever  fly  I 

5  O  wretched  state  of  deep  despair,  "* 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 

1  must  not  taste  his  love  I  WaiU, 

4T1   ^^^  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth.  C.  M. 

/"^OME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
^     That  have  obtaiu'd  the  prize  j 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 

To  joys  celestial  rise  : 
Lei  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 

In  earth  and  heaven,  are  one. 

2  One  family  we  dwell  in  him, 
One  Church  above,  beneath, 
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The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  his  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 

And  part  are  crossing  now. 

3  Our  spirits  too  shall  quickly  join, 

Like  theirs  with  glory  crown'd, 
And  shout  to  see  our  Captain's  sign, 

To  hear  his  trumpet  sound. 
O  that  we  now  might  grasp  our  Guide  1 

O  that  the  word  were  given ! 
Come,  Lord  of  hosts,  the  waves  divide, 

And  land  us  all  in  heaven  I        C.  Wtde^. 

<dL72  ^^^  ^^^^  ^f  Judgment.  S.  M, 

^pHOL  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 
-*-      Before  who>e  bar  severe, 
AVith  holy  joy,  or  guilty  dread, 

AVe  all  shall  soon  appear; 
Our  caution'd  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day. 
And  till  us  now  Avith  watchful  care, 

And  stir  us  up  to  pray : 

2  To  pray,  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown, 
When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power. 

Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down, 
Th'  immortal  Son  of  man, 

To  judge  the  human  race, 
With  all  thy  Father's  dazzling  traiD, 

With  all  tliy  glorious  grace. 

3  O  may  we  thus  be  found, 

Obedient  to  his  word ; 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 

And  looking  for  our  Lord ! 
O  may  we  thus  insure 

A  lot  among  the  blest ; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 

An  everlasting  rest !  C.  Wesley, 

473         -^  house  not  made  icith  hands.         S.  M,. 

2  Cor.  V.  1-9. 

"Y\^E  know,  by  faith  we  know, 
^^      If  this  vile  house  of  clay, 
This  tabernacle,  sink  below, 

In  ruinous  decay, 
We  have  a  house  above, 

Not  made  with  mortal  hands ; 
And  firm  as  our  Kedeemer's  love 

That  heavenly  fabric  stands. 

2  It  stands  securely  high, 

Indissolubly  sure; 
Our  glorious  mansion  in  the  sky 

Shall  evermore  endure : 
O  were  we  euter'd  there ! 

To  perfect  heaven  restor'd  T 
O  were  we  all  caught  up  to  shar« 

The  triumph  of  our  Lord! 

3  For  this  in  faith  we  call ; 

For  this  we  weep  and  pray: 
O  might  the  tabernacle  fall! 

O  might  we  'scape  away  I 
Full  of  immortal  hope, 

AVe  urge  the  restless  strife," 
And  hasten  to  be  swallow'd  up 

Of  everlasting  life.  C  Weskyi^ 

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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 


A- 


1^*74:  ^^*  momentous  question.  S.  M, 

XD  must  this  body  die, 

This  well-Avrought  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay ! 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 

Shall  but  retine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God  my  Eedeemer  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust. 
Till  lie  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face. 
Be  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe, 

Lord,  to  thy  dying  love : 
O  may  we  bless  thy  grace  below, 

And  sing  thy  grace  above  !  ffatts. 

475  The  end  of  Life.  S.  K 

XD  am  I  born  to  die? 
To  lay  this  body  down? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fiy 

Into  a  world  unknown? 
A  laud  of  deepest  shade, 

Unpierced  by  human  thought; 
The  dreary  regions  of  the  dead. 
Where  all  things  are  forgot! 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 
What  will  become  of  me? 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

Eternal  happiness  or  woe 

Must  then  my  portion  be! 
Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  shall  rise ; 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crown'd, 

And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

3  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb — 

With  triumph  or  rtgret? 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 

A  curse  or  blessing,  meet  ? 
Will  angel  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away 

To  meet  its  sentence  there?     C.  Wedey, 

4^Q  Ah'-'ays  rejoicing.  8s  and  6s. 

TJOW  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we, 
-'-'-     Divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee  I 

Whose  hours  divided  are 
Betwixt  the  mount  and  multitude; 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doing  good, 

Our  night  in  praise  and  prayer. 

2  With  us  no  melancholy  void, 
Xo  moment  lingers  unemployed, 

Or  unimproved,  below : 
Our  weariness  of  life  is  gone, 
Who  live  to  serve  our  God  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

The  wintei's  night,  the  summer's  day, 
Glide  imperceptibly  away. 

Too  short  to  sing  thy  praise  ; 
Too  few  we  find  the  happy  hours, 
And  haste  to  join  those  heavenly  powers 

In  everlasting  lays. 

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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high, 
And,  "  Holy,  holv,  holy,"  cry,— 

A  bright,  harmonious  throng ! 
"We  long  thy  praises  to  repeat, 
And  ceaseless  sing  around  thy  seat 

The  new,  eternal  song.        Charles  Wedey. 

477         To  be  irith  Christ  is  far  better.  8s 

r\  WHEX  shall  we  sweetly  remove, 
^^     O  when  shall  we  enter  our  rest, 
Return  to  the  Ziou  above, 

The  mozher  of  spirits  distressed! 
That  city  of  God  the  great  King, 

Where  sorrow  and  death  are  no  more, 
But  saints  our  Immauuel  sing, 

And  cherub  and  seraph  adore. 

2  Not  all  the  archangels  can  tell 

The  joys  of  that  holiest  place, 
Where  Jesus  is  pleased  to  reveal 

The  light  of  his  heavenly  face : 
AVhen,  caught  in  the  rapturous  flame, 

The  sight  beatific  they  prove. 
And  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lamb, 

Enjoying  the  beams  of  his  love. 

5  Thou  know'st  in  the  spirit  of  prayer 

We  long  thy  appearing  to  see, 
Resigned  to  the  burden  we  benr, 

But  longing  to  triumph  with  thee : 
'Tis  good  at  thy  word  to  be  here : 

'Tis  better  in  thee  to  be  gone, 
And  see  thee  in  glory  appear. 

And  rise  to  a  share  in  thy  throne. 

Charles  Wede^ 
^9^" 


DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT HEAVEN. 

4T8  Desirhg  to  depart.  8a 

T  LONG  to  behold  him  arrayed 
-*-     With  glory  and  light  from  above ; 
The  King  in  his  beauty  displayed, 

His  beauty  of  holiest  love: 
I  languish  and  sigh  to  be  there, 

Where  Jesus  hath  tixed  his  abode; 
O  when  shall  we  meet  in  the  air, 

And  fly  to  the  mountain  of  God  I 

2  W^ith  him  I  on  Zion  shall  stand, 

For  Jesus  hath  spoken  the  word ; 
The  breadth  of  Immanuel's  land 

Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord: 
But  when,  on  thy  bosom  reclined, 

Thy  face  I  am  strengthened  to  see, 
My  fullness  of  rapture  I  find, 

My  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 

3  How  happy  the  people  that  dwell 

Secure  in  the  city  above ! 
No  pain  the  inhabitants  feel, 

No  sickness  or  sorrow  shall  prove. 
Physician  of  souls,  uuto  me 

Forgiveness  and  holiness  give ; 
And  then  from  the  body  set  free, 

And  then  to  the  city  receive. 

Charles  Wesley, 

4*79       Saints  and  angels  round  the  throne.       7% 

T  IFT  your  eyes  of  faith,  and  see 
^     Saints  and  angels  joined  in  one: 
What  a  countless  company 

Stand  before  yon  dazzling  throne' 
Each  before  his  Saviour  stands, 

All  in  whitest  robes  arrayed ; 
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'  Palms  they  carry  in  their  hands, 
Crowns  of  glory  on  their  head. 

2  Saints  begin  the  endless  song, 

Cry  aloud  in  heavenly  lays, 
Glory  doth  to  God  belong, 

God,  the  glorious  Saviour,  praise: 
All  salvation  from  him  came, 

Him,  who  reigns  enthroned  on  high: 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

Let  tlie  morning  stars  reply. 

3  Angel  powers  the  throne  surround, 

jS'ext  the  saints  in  glory  they ; 
Lulled  with  the  transporting  sound, 

They  their  silent  homage  pay : 
Prostrate  on  their  face,  before 

God  and  his  Messiah  fall ; 
Then  in  liymns  of  praise  adore, 

Shout  the  Lamb  that  died  for  all. 

Charles  TV»tt^ 

480  Make  his  praise  glorious.  8f*  ^  6s, 

f~\  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
^-^     O  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  string*, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  divine  ; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all -perfect,  heavenly  dress 
My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 
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3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home. 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  ; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend. 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

Samuel  Medley, 

4L81  ^^^  heavenly  Canaan.  C.  M» 

^THEKE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-■-      Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
2  There  everlasting  spring  abides. 
And  never-with'riug  floAvers : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea.  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
8  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 
Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  rolled  between, 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  trembling,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Kot  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  coid  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore.         WattA. 
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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

-^82  Visions  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

A  ^'D  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
-^     Aud  let  it  droop  or  die : 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale;. 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high, — 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

Aud  find  its  long-sought  rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 

In  my  Eedeemer  s  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain  ; 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain : 
I  suffer  out  my  threescore  years. 

Till  my  Deliv'rer  come, 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

3  O  what  are  all  my  suff'rings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear. 

And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain  :— 

Take  life  or  friends  away, 
I  come  to  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day.  Charles  Wesley 

-483  ^^^  ^f^^'*^  ^"^  conversation  in  Heaven.  C  M. 

ATY  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies, 
^^     And  look  within  the  veil ; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 

~t  There  I  behold  with  sweet  delight 
The  blessed  Three  in  One, 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  forever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
"Where  I  forever  hope  to  dwell 

Near  my  Redeemer's  face.  Watts, 

^84:  Vision  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

/^IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 

-^     Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 

They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 

AVith  sins  and  doubts  and  fears. 

3  I  asked  from  wh  nee  their  vict'ry  came; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast, 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  given. 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 

Show  the  same  path  to  heaven.        Watts, 
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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER    OCCASIONS. 

485  Besting  in  hope.  S.  M. 

"OEST  for  the  toiling  hand, 
-■■*'     Rest  for  the  anxious  brow, 
Rest  for  the  weary,"  way-sore  feet, 
Kest  from  all  labor  now. 

2  Rest  for  the  fevered  brain, 
Rest  for  the  throbbing  eye; 
Through  these  parched  lips  of  thine  no  more 
Shall  pass  the  moan  or  sigh. 

t  Soon  shall  the  trump  of  God 
Give  out  the  welcome  sound, 
That  shakes  thy  silent  chamber-walls, 
And  breaks  the  turf-sealed  ground. 

4  Ye  dwellers  in  the  dust, 

Awake,  come  forth  and  sing  I 
Sharp  has  your  frost  of  winter  been. 

But  briglit  shall  be  your  spring.    H.  Bonar, 

4186         Funeral  of  an  aged  Minister.        S.  M. 

"  Q  ERVANT  of  God,  well  done ! 

^     Rest  from  thy  L  ved  employ ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won, 

Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 
The  voice  at  midnight  came  : 

He  started  up  to  hear  ; 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame : 

He  fell,  -  but  felt  no  fear. 

2  His  sWOrd   <vus  in   his  hand 

Still  warm  with  recent  fight. 
Ready  that  moment,  at  command, 

Through  rock  and  steel  to  smite. 
Bent  on  such  glorious  toils, 
The  world  to  him  was  Inss^ 
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DEATH — THE    JUDGMENT — HEAVEN". 

Yet  all  his  trophies,  all  his  spoils, 
He  hung  upon  the  cross. 

3  At  midnight  came  the  cry, 

"  To  meet  thy  God  prepare  !  " 
He  woke, — and  caught  his  Captain's  eje, 

Then,  strong  in  faitli  and  prayer, 
His  spirit,  with  a  bound, 

Left  its  encumb'ring  clay ; 
His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground 

A  darken'd  ruin  lay. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease  ; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 

His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 
Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  I 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  run, 

Kest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy.       Montgomery, 

^§7  Life,  the  day  of  grace.  L.  M. 

T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
-*-^     The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  IS  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  escape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  raav 
Set  ure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  dies 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 
Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone. 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 

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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  pass'd 
In  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  haste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Eeign  in  eternal  silence  there.  Watts, 

488  Funeral  of  a  youth.  L.  M, 

1  Peter  i.  24,  25, 
'T'^HE  juorning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 
-■-     And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  Nipp'd  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine. 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows  j 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  SAveeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

I  Or  worn  by  slowly-rolling  years, 
Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 
With  ^ustre  brighter  far  shall  shine, 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom. 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 
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DEATH — THE  JUDG:MEXT — HEAYEX. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  let  death  devour, 

If  heaven  must  recompense  our  pains : 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flower, 
If  lirm  the  word  of  God  remains. 

*S'.  Wesley,  Jr- 

489  Disembodied  saints.  L.  ^M 

n^HE  saints  who  die  of  Christ  possess'd 

Enter  into  immediate  rest ; 
For  them  no  further  test  remains 
Of  purging  tires  and  torturing  pains. 

2  Who  trusting  in  their  Lord  depart, 
Cleaus'd  from  all  sin  and  pure  in  heart. 
The  bliss  uumix'i),  the  glorious  prize, 
They  tind  with  Christ  in  paradise. 

3  Close  followed  by  their  works  they  go, 
Their  .vlaster's  purchased  joy  to  know ; 
Their  works  enhance  the  bliss  prepar'd. 
And  each  hath  its  distinct  reward. 

4  Yet  glorified  by  grace  alone, 

They  cast  their  crowns  before  the  throne; 

And  till  the  echoing  courts  above 

With  praises  of  redeeming  love.    C.  Wesley. 

490  ^ies  irce.  L.  M. 

n^HE  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  I 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner  s  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day — 

2  When,  shriv'lling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  i-oll ; 
And  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 
'333 


FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASION*. 

3  O,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 

When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  O  Christ,  the  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  awav. 

W.  Scoti, 

491  Death  welcome  to  the  Christian.  L.  M. 
SHRINKING  from  the  cold  hand  of  death, 
^     I  soon  shall  gather  up  my  feet ; 

Shall  soon  resign  this  fleeting  breath, 
And  die, — my  father's  God  to  meet. 

2  Xumber'd  among  thy  people,  I 

Expect  with  joy  thy  face  to  see : 
Because  thou  didst  for  sinners  die, 
Jesus,  in  death  remember  me  ! 

3  O  that  witliout  a  lingering  groan 

I  may  the  welcome  word  receive ! 
My  l30(ly  with  my  charge  lay  down, 
And  cease  at  once  to  work  and  live ! 

4  Walk  with  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

And,  certified  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  spirit   calm  and  undismayed, 
I  shall  into  thy  hands  resign. 

5  Xo  anxious  doubt,  no  guiUy  gloom, 

Shall  damp  whom  Jesus'  presence  cheers: 
My  light  my  life,  my  God  is  come, 
And  glory  in  his  face  appeal's ! 

492  ^^^  peaceful  death.  L.  M. 
YY/^HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 

''       What  tim'rous  worms  we  mort^'sare^ 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 
2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  a«^av; 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

And  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

Jl  O  if  Diy  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
2s^or  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying-bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
AVliile  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  mv  life  out  sweetly  there. 

Watts, 

493         God  eternal,  and  man  mortal.         L.  M. 

Ps.  90. 

nnHKOUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 

Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode : 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 

Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reign'd  ere  time  began 
Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man : 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  is  just — 
"  Return  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust." 

4  Death,  like  an  ever-flowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away :  our  life's  a  dream — 
An  empty  tale — a  morning  flower 
Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour. 

5  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man, 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span. 
Till,  cleans' d  by  grace,  we  ail  may  be 
Prepar'd  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee.      Watts, 

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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

494  '' I  would  not  live  alway"  11a 
T  WOULD  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to 
-■-     stay 

"Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

Avay  ; 
The  few  kirid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here. 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live   alway :    no — welcome   the 

toQib ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom ; 
There,  sweet  be  ray  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise. 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  Who,  who  would  live  alwav,  away  from  his 

God,— 
Away  fr.  m  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

4  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and   brethren  transported  to 

greet ; 
W^hile  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll. 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul !  JIuhlenherg. 

495  Funeral  of  a  Christian  Brother.     10,5,11, 
XT  OS  ANN  A  to  God,  in  his  highest  abode: 
-■-*■     All  heaven  be  join'd 

T'  extol  the  Redeemer  and  Friend  of  man- 
kind! 
He  claims  all  our  praise,  who  in  infinite  grace 

Again  hath  s'toop'd  down 
And  caught  up  a  worm  to  inherit  a  crown. 
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DEATH — THE    JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

2  Our  friend  is  restor'd  to  the  joy  of  his  Lord, 

With  triumph  departs, 
But  speaks  by  his  death  to  our  echoing  hearts  : 
Follow  after,  he  cries,  as  he  mounts  to  the 
skies, 

Follow  after  your  friend 
To  the  blissful  enjoyments  that  never  shall 

end. 

3  Through  Jesus's  name  our  comrade  o'ercame, 

And  Jesus  is  ours, 
And  arms  us  with  all  his  invincible  powers : 
He  looks  from  the  skies,  he  shows  us  the  prize, 

And  gives  us  a  sign 
That  we  shall  o'ercome  by  the  mercy  Divine. 

4  For  us  is  prepar  d  the  angelical  guard ; 

The  convoy  attends — 
A  minist'ring  host  of  invisible  friends — 
Ready-wing  d  for  their  flight  to  the  regions  of 
light, 
The  horses  are  come, 
The  chariots  of  Isi  ael,  to  carry  us  home. 

a  Wesley. 

496     Funeral  of  a  Christian.  Eev.  xiv.  13.    7s» 

TTARK  I  a  voice  divides  the  sky, 

Happy  are  the  faithful  dead ! 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die, 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 

2  Them  the  Spirit  hath  declar'd 

Blest,  unutterably  blest ; 
Jesus  is  their  great  reward, 
Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 

3  Follow'd  by  their  works,  they  go 

Where  their  Head  has  gone  before ; 
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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

Eecoucil'd  by  grace  below, 

Grace  hath  open'd  Mercy's  door. 
4  Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven ; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 
Hallow' d,  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

C.  Wesley. 

497  I)eath  of  a  Relative.  8,  8,  6. 

1 F  death  my  friend  and  me  divide, 

-*-   Thou  dost  not,  Lord,  my  sorrow  chide, 

Or  frown,  my  tears  to  see ; 
Restrain'd  from  passionate  excess. 
Thou  bkld'st  me  mourn  in  calm  distress 

For  them  that  rest  in  thee. 

2  I  feel  a  strong,  immortal  hope, 
Which  beai-s  my  mournful  spirit  up. 

Beneath  its  mountain-load ; 
Kedeem'd  from  death,  and  grief,  and  pain, 
I  soon  shall  find  my  friend  again 

Within  the  arms  of  God. 

3  Pass  a  few  fleeting  moments  more, 
And  death  the  blessing  shall  restore 

Which  death  has  snatch'd  away; 
For  me  thou  wilt  tlie  summons  send, 
And  give  me  back  my  parted  friend 

In  that  eternal  day.  C.  Wesl^. 

498  Longing  to  he  glorified.  Eev.  xxii.  17.     8fi 
T^HE  Church  in  her  militant  state 

Is  weary,  and  cannot  forbear ! 
The  saints  in  an  agony  wait, 

To  see  him  again  in  the  air ! 
The  Spirit  invites  in  the  bride 
Her  heavenly  Lord  to  descend. 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

And  place  her  enthron'd  at  his  side, 
In  glory  that  never  shall  end. 

2  The  news  of  his  coming  I  hear, 

And  join  in  the  catholic  cry: 
O  Jesus,  in  triumph  appear; 

Appear  in  the  clouds  of  the  sky! 
Whom  only  I  languish  to  love, 

In  fulness  of  majesty  come ; 
And  give  me  a  mansion  above ; 

And  take. to  my  heavenly  home! 

499  The  Shining  Shore.  '8,7 

JV/TY  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by, 
■^'-*-     And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly. 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger. 
Chorus. — For  O,  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over, 
And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 

Our  heavenly  home  discerning ; 
Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word, 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  cold  and  dark, 

We  need  not  cease  our  singing ; 
That  perfect  rest  naught  can  molest 
Where  golden  harps  are  ringing. 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 

Each  chord  on  earth  to  sever ; 
Our  King  says  come,  and  there's  our  hom€> 
Forever,  O  forever. 
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500  ^^^  heavenly  Jerusalem.  C.  M- 

TEEUSALEM,  my  happy  hjme! 
^      Name  ever  dear  to  me  I 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 
Thy  joys,  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  Tliy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold  ; 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  Thy  garden  and  thy  pleasant  walks, 

My  study  long  have  been  ; 
Such  dazzling  views  by  human  sight 
Have  never  yet  been  seen. 

4  If  heaven  be  thus  so  glorious,  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence? 
What  "folly's  this  that  1  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence? 

5  Eeach  down,  O  Lord,  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  cause  me  to  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

6  Jesus,  my  Lord,  to  glory's  gone, 

Hira  will  I  go  and  see ; 
.     And  all  my  brethren  here  below, 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care. 
And  if  I  never  more  see  you. 

Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there.  Dichon. 

501  Death  the  gate  to  Heaven.  C.  M. 

'\|,''HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
^^      Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
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DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  houi-s  more  slow 
To  keep  us  from  our  Love. 

3  Why  sliould  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  once  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
,  Aad  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

A  nd  soften'd  every  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ?  Watts, 

502  Faith  contemplating  Heaven.  C.  M. 

T^HERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  handa^ 

Eternal  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  mv  spirit   waiting,  stands. 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 
Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 
Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

8  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 
That  forms  thee  fit  for  heav'n ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  giv'n. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 
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FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

6  *Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  we  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 

And  present,  Lord,  with  thee.  Watts. 

503       Looking  from  earth  to  Heaven.        C.  M, 

I  ^E  ATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
•^-^     And  bear  my  spii'it  home  : 
Why  do  my  days  so  sluggish  move, 
Kor  my  salvation  come  ? 

r 

2  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  guard  me  Siife 

From  every  ill  design. 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

4  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

My  portion  and  my  friend, 
To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

Through  ages  without  end.  Watts. 


W 


504        What  are  these?  Rev.  vii.  13-17. 

HAT  are  these  arrayed  in  white, 
Brighter  than  the  noonday  sun? 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light, 
Neai'est  the  eternal  tlirone? 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross. 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood , 
Sufi''rers  in  his  righteous  cause, 
Foll'wers  of  the  dying  God. 
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DEATH THE    JUDGEMENT HEAVEN. 

2  Out  of  great  distress  thev  came, 

Wash'd  their  robes  by  faith  below, 
In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb, 

Blood  that  wasiies  white  as  snow ; 
Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne, 

8erve  their  Maker  day  and  night, 
God  resides  among  his  own. 

God  doth  in  his  saints  delight. 

3  More  than  conquerors  at  last, 

Here  they  find  their  trials  o'er; 
They  have  all  their  suff'rings  past, 

Hunger  now  and  thirst  no  more: 
No  excessive  heat  they  feel 

From  the  sun's  directer  ray; 
In  a  milder  clime  they  dwell, 

Kegiou  of  eternal  day.  C.  Wesley. 


A 


%.{}^  A  city  that  hath  foundations.  83. 

WAY  with  our  sorrow  and  fear  I 
We  soon  shall  recover  our  home ; 
The  city  of  saints  shall  appear ; 

The  day  of  eternity  come. 
From  earth  we  shall  quickly  remove, 

And  mount  to  our  native  abode ; 
The  house  of  our  leather  above. 
The  palace  of  angels  and  God. 

2  Oui  mourning  is  all  at  an  end, 

When  rais'd  by  the  life  giving  word, 
We  see  the  new  city  descend, 

Adorn'd  as  a  bride  for  her  Lord; 
The  city  so  holy  and  clean, 

No  sorrow  can  breathe  in  the  air  i 
No  gloom  of  affliction  or  sin. 
No  shadow  of  evil  is  there  ! 
343 


FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

508  ^^^  redeemed  in  heaven.  L.  M. 

T  O !  round  the  throne,  a  glorious  band, 
^^     The  saints  in  countless  myriads  stand; 
Of  every  tongue  redeemed  to  God, 
Arrayed  in  garments  washed  in  blood. 

2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came ; 
They  bore  tlie  cross,  despised  the  shame; 
But  now  from  all  their  labors  rest, 

In  God's  eternal  glory  blest. 

3  They  see  the  Saviour  face  to  face ; 
They  sing  the  triumph  of  his  grace; 
And  day  and  night,  with  ceaseless  praise, 
To  him  their  loud  hosaunas  raise. 

4  O  may  we  tread  the  sacred  road 
Tliat  holy  saints  and  martyrs  trod  ; 
Wage  to  the  end  the  glorious  strife. 
And  win,  like  them,  a  crown  of  life! 

J/a?^/  L.  Duncan. 

507  L.  M. 

"  They  shall  behold  the  land  that  is  very  far  off." 
Isa.  xxxiii.  17. 
n^HERE  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen 

In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So  bright,  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  radiant  glories  fraught. 
2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 
Z  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies. 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light ; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suus  to  rise 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 
344 


DEATH-    THE    JUDGMENT — HEAVEN. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 
Across  that  calm,  serene  abode ; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 

Gurdon  Robins, 

508  ^^^  ^^i  ^''«o^  <^««/-  L.  M. 
lyrETHIXKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
^'-■-     Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  every  tomb, 

And  wakes  the  prisoners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 

Aw'd  by  the  J  udge's  high  command ; 

Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust 

And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  displayed, 

Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men ; 
Each  deed  a  word  more  public  made, 
As  wrote  by  heaven's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  every  soul  the  books  assign 

The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward  ; 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine — 
No  plea  the  Judge  v/ill  here  regard. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 

May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve! 
There  may  I  read  ray  name  enroll'd. 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love  I 

509  ^^«  Heavenly  Zion.  L.  ^U 

A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ! 
-"-     Thine  own  immortal  strength  put  on  I 
With  terror  clothed,  hell's  kingdom  shake, 
And  cast  thy  foes  with  fury  down. 
345 


PUKEEALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASIONS. 

2  By  death  and  hell  pursued  in  vain, 

To  thee  the  ransomed  seed  shall  come ; 
Shouting,  their  heavenly  Zion  gain, 

And  pass  through  death  triumphant  home 

3  The  pain  of  life  shall  then  be  o'er, 

The  anguish  and  distracting  care ; 
There  sighing  grief  shall  weep  no  more, 
And  sin  shall  never  enter  there. 

4  Where  pure,  essential  joy  is  found, 

The  Lord's  redeemed  their  heads  shall  raise, 
With  everlasting  gladness  crowned. 
And  filled  with  love,  and  lost  in  praise. 

Charles  Wesley. 

510  ^^^  ^"'^^  of  peace.  S.  M. 

/^OME  to  the  land  of  peace ; 
^^     From  shadows  come  away  ; 
Where  all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease, 
And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 

2  Fear  hath  no  dwelling  here ; 

But  pure  repose  and  love 
Breathe  through  the  bright,  celestial  air 
The  spirit  of  the  dove. 

3  Come  to  the  bright  and  blest. 

Gathered  from  everv  land  ; 
For  here  thy  soul  shall  find  its  rest 
Amid  the  shining  band. 

4  In  this  divine  abode 

Change  leaves  no  saddening  trace ; 
Come,  trusting  spirit,  to  thy  God, 
Thy  holy  resting-place. 

5  "  Come  to  our  peaceful  home," 

The  saints  and  angels  say, 
346 


DEATH — THE  JUDGMENT — HEAVED. 

"  Forsake  the  world,  no  longer  roam ; 
O  wanderer,  come  a^^ay  I "  Unknown, 

5XX  At  home  in  Heaven.  S.  M. 

"  -pOREVER  with  the  Lord ! " 

-*-      Amen,  so  let  it  be  ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  "  Forever  with  the  Lord  ! " 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word, 
E'en  here  to  me  fultill. 

4  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  vail  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

5  Knowing  as  I  am  known. 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 

And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 

"  Forever  with  the  Lord  ! " 

James  Montgomery, 

512  The  goodly  land.  S.  M. 

T^AR  from  these  scenes  of  night, 
-*-      Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  joy  and  pure  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 
2  Fair  land !  could  mortal  eyes 
But  half  its  charms  explore, 
347 


FUNERALS  AND  OTHER  OCCASrONS. 

How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

"Z  No  cloud  those  regions  know, 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ;  • 

For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  O,  may  the  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love. 
Till  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

5  Prepared,  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high, 
Lord,  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 

The  chorus  of  the  sky.  Anne  Steele. 

31^3  -^^  night  in  Heaven.  S.  M. 

rpHERE  is  no  night  in  heaven ; 
-^      In  that  blest  world  above 
Work  never  can  bring  weariness, 
For  wor^  itself  is  love. 

2  There  is  no  grief  in  heaven  ; 

For  life  is  one  glad  day, 
And  tears  are  of  those  former  things 
Which  all  have  passed  away. 

3  There  is  no  sin  in  heaven  ; 

Behold  that  blessed  throng, 
All  holy  in  their  spotless  robes, 
All  holy  in  their  song. 

4  There  is  no  death  in  heaven ; 

For  they  who  gain  that  shore 
Have  won  their  immortality. 
And  they  can  die  no  more. 

Frederick  D.  Huntingtoru 
348 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCExLANY. 
SECTION  XVIL 

§1^4:  Surrendering  all  for  Christ.  C.  M, 

TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below  I 
■^^     How  false,  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison,  loo, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  tlatt'ring  light : 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partner  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wav'ring  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  soul  away 

From  all  created  good.  Watts, 

515  The  Pilgrim's  Song.  8s&6a. 

VE  weary,  heavy  laden  souls, 
-*-      Who  are  oppressed  sore, 
Ye  trav'lers  through  the  wilderness, 
To  Canaan's  peaceful  shore: 
349 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Through  chilling  winds  and  beating  rain, 

The  waters  deep  and  cold, 
And  enemies  surrounding  you, 

Take  courage  and  be  bold. 

2  Though  storms  and  hurricanes  arise, 

The  desert  all  around, 
And  fiery  serpents  oft  appear 

Through  the  enchanted  ground. 
Dark  nights,  and  clouds,  and  gloomy  fear, 

And  dragons  often  roar ; 
But  while  the  gospel  trump  we  hear. 

We'll  press  for  Canaan's  shore. 

3  Methinks  I  now  begin  to  see 

The  borders  of  that  land ; 
The  trees  of  life,  wdth  heav'nly  fruit, 

In  beauteous  order  stand  ; 
The  wintry  time  is  past  and  gone, 

Sweet  flowers  noAv  appear. 
The  fiftieth  year  hath  now  rolled  round, 

The  great  Sabbatic  year.  Uiiknoim. 

516  Reimmher  me.  C.  M. 

TESUS!  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend, 
"      As  such  I  look  to  thee ; 
Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord  I  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee ; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
O  Lord  I  remember  me. 
350 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free  ; 
Then,  in  thy  all  abounding  grace, 
O  Lord  1  remember  me. 

5  Howe'er  forsaken,  or  distress' d, 

Wowe'er  oppress'd  1  be, 
Howe'er  aftlicted  here  on  earth, 

Do  thou  remember  me.  Unknown, 

517  Admission  into  the  Church.  C.  M. 

TXQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
-^     That  leads  to  Sion's  hill, 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  delermin'd  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join, 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there : 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands : 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

Doddridge* 

518  Scenes  of  the  ResuiTection.  CM. 

TTOW  long  shall  Death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
^^     And  triumph  o'er  the  just? 
How  long  the  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lie  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 
331 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

2  Lo  !  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades : 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears : 
The  briglit,  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  Haming  guards  around  : 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room: 

The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 
i  I  hear  the  voice,  "  Ye  dead,  arise  ! " 

And,  lo  I  the  graves  obey ; 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 

Salute  th'  expected  day. 
6  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them,  cloth'd  in  wliite: 
The  meanest  phice  at  his  right  hand 

Is  intiuite  delight.  Watts. 

519  "  ^h  ^•ingdom  come:'   Matt.  vi.  10-    C.  M. 

p\\THER  of  me.  and  all  mankind 
^       And  all  the  hosts  above, 
Let  every  understanding  mind 

Unite  to  praise  thy  love : 
2  To  know  thy  nature  and  thy  name, 

One  God  in  persons  three  ; 
And  glorify  tlie  great  I  AM 

Through  all  eternity. 
6  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grace, 

To  every  heart  of  man  : 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 

In  all  our  bosoms  reign.  C.  Wesley. 

520  "  Lighten  mine  eyes."  Psl.  xiii.  3.    C.  M. 

i\  SUN  of  righteousness,  arise 
^^     With  healing  in  thy  wing' 
352 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

To  my  diseas'd,  my  fainting  soul, 
Life  and  salvation  bring 

2  These  clouds  of  pride  and, sin  dispel, 

By  thine  all-piercing  beam  : 
Lighten  mine  eyes  with  faith,  my  heart 
With  holy  hope  intiame. 

3  My  mind,  by  thy  all-quickening  power, 

From  low  desires  set  free  : 
Unite  my  scatter'd  thoughts,  and  tix 
My  love  entire  on  thee. 

4  Father,  thy  long-lost  son  receive ; 

Saviour,  thy  purchase  own  ; 
Blest  Comforter,  with  peace  and  joy 
Thy  new-made  creature  crown. 

5  Eternal,  undivided  Lord, 

Coequal  One  and  Three, 
On  thee  all  faith,  all  hope  be  placed. 

All  love  be  paid  to  thee.  C.  Wesley. 

521  Evening.  C  M. 

rPHE  work  of  one  more  day  is  done  — 
-^      Is  done,  as  best  we  could. 
And  yet,  O  Lord,  we  must  confess 
'Tis  not  done  as  we  would. 

2  We  would  have  lived  throughout  the  hours 

As  though  we  saw  thee  near, 
That  thou  shouldst  know  each  thought  and 
word, 
Should  bring  to  us  no  fear. 

3  But  as  we  retrospect  the  day. 

Our  heart  is  made  to  grieve. 
In  pity,  Lord,  we  pray  look  down, 
Our  burden'd  souls  relieve. 
23  353 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

4  O  make  us  not  to  close  our  eve.^ 

Till  we  shall  feel  thy  love, 
Hear  thou  our  song,  hear  thou  our  pray'r, 
'*  Come  quickly  from  above." 

5  With  this  assurance  sweetly  given, 

We  each  to  each  may  say, 
Good-night,  Good-night,  God  keep  us  safe 
Until  the  break  of  day.  B.  T.  Tanner, 

522  "  '^««  ^0'^"  ^^^^  Christians  love:'       C.  M. 

GIVER  of  concord,  Prince  of  peace, 
Meek,  lamb-like  Son  of  God, 
Bid  our  unruly  passions  cease, 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 

2  Rebuke  our  rage,  our  passions  chide, 

Our  stubborn  wills  control, 
Beat  doAvn  our  wrath,  root  out  our  prid^ 
And  calm  our  troubl'd  soul. 

3  Subdue  in  us  the  carnal  mind, 

Its  enmity  destroy, 
AVith  cords  of  love  our  spirits  bind, 
And  melt  us  into  joy. 

4  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 

And  in  our  inward  parts 
Let  kindness  sweetly  write  her  law. 

And  love  command  our  hearts.  C.  Wesley, 

523  The  t'areiveU  C-  AL 

Y  E  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  iarewell, 
^      With  all  your  feeble  light: 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night. 
2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 
In  brighter  Hames  array' d, 
354 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere 
No  more  demands  thy  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts, 
Where  I  shall  see  my  God. 

4  Xo  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  iuto  mine  eyes ; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amidst  those  brighter  skies. 

5  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view, 

With  infinite  delight.  Doddridge, 

524  c.M, 

A  minister  or  brethren  parting  on  earth. 
Acts  XX.  36-38. 
T^EAR  friends,  farewell,  I  do  you  tell, 
-'-^     Since  you  and  I  must  part ; 
-    I  go  away   but  here  you  stay  ; 
But  still  we're  joined  in  heart. 

2  Your  love  to  me  has  been  so  free, 

Your  conversation  sweet ; 
How  can  I  bear  to  journey,  where 
AVith  you  1  cannot  meet ! 

3  i'et  i  do  find  mv  heart  inclined 

To  lo  my  vork  below; 
When  Christ  doth  call,  I  trust  1  shall 
Be  ready  then  to  go. 

4  I  leave  you  all,  both  great  and  small, 

To  Christ's  encircling  arms, 
Which  can  you  save  from  hell's  dark  grave^ 
And  shield  you  from  all  harms. 
355 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

5  I  long  to  go  where  pleasures  flow, 

My  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
No  more  complain  or  sigh  again, 
But  be  forever  blest. 

6  There  we  shall  meet  in  bliss  complete, 

And  long  together  dwell, 
To  love  the  Lord  with  one  accord ; 

So,  brethren,  all  farewell.  Unknovm. 

525  Patriot's  Song.  C.  M. 

T  ORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
-^     Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
O  hear  us  for  our  native  land, — • 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  O  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosp'rous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Here  may  religion  shed  her'iight 

On  days  of  rest  and  toil ; 

And  piety  and  virtue  reign, 

And  bless  our  native  soil. 

4  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend  ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 

Her  everlasting  friend.  Wreford. 

526  Nearer  to  Thee.  6s  &  4s. 
Then  shall  the  Lord  he  my  God ;  and  this  stone 

shall  be  God's  house. — Gen.  xxviii.  21,  22. 
lU  EARER,  my  God,  to  thee, 
■^^      Nearer  to  thee  I 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 
That  raiseth  me; 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be — 
Nearer,  my  God  to  thee, 
Nearer  to  thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  suu  go  down. 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be- 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee  I 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee ! 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

4  Then  w  ith  my  waking  thought«, 

Bright  witli  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs, 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee  I 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee  I 

Nearer  to  thee  I     3Ls.  S.  F.  Adams, 

527       ^^^  (^y^^^y  Christian  to  his  Soul.       7s,  Sa, 
\7ITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
^     Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame ; 
357 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 
O,  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying  I 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark! — tliey  whisper ;  angels  say, 
"Sister  spirit,  come  away;'' 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? — 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirits,  draws  my  breath  ? — 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  vrorld  recedes  ;  it  disappears ; 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes ;  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring: 
Lend,  lend  your  wings  !  I  mount !  I  fly ! 
'*0  Grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting?"         Pope,  i 

528  Birthday  of  a  Consort  11,  9. 

OOME  away  to  the  skies,  my  beloved  arise, 
^^     And  rejoice  in  the  day  thou  wast  born : 
On  this  festival  day,  come  exulting  away, 
And  with  singing  to  Sion  return. 

2  AV^e  have  laid  up  our  love  and  our  treasure 

above. 
Though  our  bodies  continue  below : 
The  redeem'd  of  our  Lord,  we  remember  hv 

word. 
And  with  singing  to  paradise  go. 

3  With  singing  Ave  praise  the  original  grace 

By  our  heavenly  Fatlier  bestow'd ; 
Our  being  receive  from  his  bounty,  and  live 
To  the  honor  and  glory  of  God. 

•4  For  thy  glory  we  are  created  to  share 
Both  the  nature  and  kingdom  divine: 
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Created  again,  that  our  souls  may  remain 
lu  time  and  eternity  thine. 

With  thanks  we  approve  the  design  of  thy  love^ 
Wiiich  hath  joined  us  in  Jesus's  name  ; 

So  united  in  heart  that  we  never  can  part, 
Till  we  meet  at  the  feast  of  the  Lamb. 

a  We. 


D= 


529  "^^  beheld  the  city,  ami  wept  over  it."  S.M. 
|ID  Christ  o'er  sinnere  weep, 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Bui-st  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  woud'riug  angels  see  : 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul ; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep : 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

Beddorm. 

530  Household  consecrated  to  God.         S.AL 
T^HE  power  to  bless  my  house 

Belongs  to  God  alone  ; 
Yet  rend'ring  him  my  constant  vows, 
He  sends  his  blessings  down. 

2  Shall  I  not  then  engage 

My  house  to  serve  the  Lord, 
To  search  the  soul-converting  page, 
And  feed  upon  his  word, — 

To  ask  with  faith  and  hope 
The  grace  which  he  supplies, 
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DEVOTlox'fAL    MISCELLANY, 

If\  prayer  and  praise  to  offer  up 
Their  daily  sacrifice  ? 

-4  Let  each  his  sin  eschew, 

Through  thy  restraining  grace, 
Our  father  Abrah'm's  steps  pursue, 
And  walk  in  all  thy  ways. 

5  Saviour  of  men,  incline 

The  liearts  which  thou  hast  made, 
Which  thou  hast  bought  with  blood  Divine^ 
To  ask  thy  promis'd  aid. 

6  Me  and  my  house  receive, 

Thy  family  t'  increase, 
And  let  us  in  thy  favor  live. 
And  let  us  die  in  peace.  C.  Wesley, 

■^3.1  General  Thanksgiving,  S.  M, 

npHKOUGFI  all  the  lofty  sky. 

Through  all  tlie  inferior  ground, 
rh'  Almighty  Maker  shines  confess' d, 
And  pours  his  blessings  round. 

2  Each  year  the  teeming  earth 

With  flowers  and  fruits  is  crown'd ; 
And  grass,  and  herbs,  and  harvests,  grow 
And  send  their  joys  around. 

3  The  world  of  waters  yields 

A  rich  supply  of  ft)od, 
And  distant  lauds  their  treasures  send 
Upon  the  rolling  flood. 

A  To  serve  and  bless  our  land 
The  elements  conspire  ; 
And  mercies  mix  themselves  with  earth,— 
With  ocean,  air  and  fire. 
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5  O  that  the  sons  of  men 

To  God  their  songs  would  raise, 
And  celebrate  his  power  and  love 

In  never-ceasing  praise  I  Gibbons, 

532  "  Glorious  in  holiness."  S.  M. 
/"^OD  is  in  Judah  known, 

^-^     Israel  extols  his  name, 
In  Salem  he  has  placed  his  throne, 
In  Zion  lives  his  fame. 

2  There  did  he  break  the  shield, 

The  battle  and  the  bow ; 
There  to  his  glorious  might  shall  yield 
The  desolating  foe. 

3  There  is  the  spoiler  spoil'd, 

The  proud  have  slept  their  sleej: ; 
There  are  the  men  of  battle  foil'd, 
In  one  promiscuous  heap, 

4  When  thy  rebuke  is  heard, 

Both  horse  and  car  expire  ; 
Thou  God  of  Jacob  shalt  be  fear'd; 
O  who  shall  meet  thine  ire  ? 

5  Heaven  utter  d  thy  decree, 

Earth,  trembling,  paiLsed  to  hear : 
Soon  shall  the  world  thy  judgments  see, 
Thy  saints  no  more  shall  fear.         Mar^ 

533  ^'^  changing  place  of  abode.  L.  M. 
Q  OLE  Sov'reign  of  the  earth  and  skies, 

^     Supremely  good,  supremely  wise, 
Fix  thou  the  place  of  our  abode, 
But  let  it  still  be  near  our  God. 
2  On  earth  we  weary  pilgrims  roam, 
Xor  find,  nor  hope,  a  lasting  home; 
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We  seek  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
A  heavenly  house  which  ever  stands. 
8  Yet  while  we  sojourn  here  below, 
Let  streams  of  mercy  round  us  flow; 
And  when  our  destin'd  race  is  run, 
Assign  us  mansions  near  thy  throne. 

Unknoicn^ 

S3  4  ^^  Prosperous  Saint.  L.  M. 

Kev.  vii.  13-17. 
/^OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
^     Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed, 
Submit  to  all  the  ways  of  God, 
And  walk  that  narrow  happy  road. 

2  Great  tribulation  you  shall  meet, 
But  soon  shall  walk  the  golden  street  ; 
Though  hell  may  rage  and  vent  her  spite, 
Yet  Christ  will  save  his  heart's  delight. 

8  That  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 
When  dabriel's  trumpet  you  shall  hear 
Sound  through  the  earth,  yea,  down  to  hell, 
To  call  the  nations  great  and  small. 

4  Behold  the  earth  in  burning  flames, 
The  trumpet  louder  still  proclaims ; 

The  earth  must  hear  and  know  her  doom, 
The  separation  day  is  come. 

5  Behold  the  righteous  marching  home, 
And  all  the  aiigels  bid  them  come ; 

When  Christ  himself  these  words  proclaims, 
Here  come  my  saints,  I  know  their  names. 

Unh}Own 

535  Self-dedication.  L.  M 

T  ORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
■*^    Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  Divine ; 
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With  full  consent  thine  would  I  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  moi*e  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  (iod, 
But  ransom'd  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die. 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity  ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal, 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal, 

4  Here  at  that  cross  whei'e  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee,  my  new  ^J  aster,  now  1  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

5  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 

The  great  engagement  to  perform : 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend. 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend.         Daviea* 

S36  2^ationaI  Praise.  L.  IM, 

Ty  E  bless  thy  name,  Almighty  God, 
**       For  a  1  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown. 
To  this  fair  land  our  fathers  trod, 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

2  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallow'd  ray ; 
For  thou  our  country's  arms  didst  guide, 
And  lead  them  on  their  conqu'ring  way. 

3  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel  light 

Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds ; 
Scatters  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 
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4  Wlien  foes  without  and  foes  within, 

With  threatening  ills  our  land  have  press'd, 
Thou  hast  our  nation's  bulwark  been, 
And,  smiling,  sent  us  peaceful  rest. 

h  O  God,  preserve  us  in  thy  fear, 

In  troublous  times  our  helper  be  ; 
Diffuse  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
And  may  we  woi-ship  only  thee. 

Presb.  Hymyis, 

S37  ^^'^  Triumphs  of  Prayer. 

FIRST    PART. 

/^OME,  brothers  and  sisters,  who  love  one 
^-^    another. 

And  have  done  for  yeai-s  that  are  gone, 
How  often  we've  met  him  in  sweet  heavenly 
union, 

Which  opens  the  way  to  God's  throne. 

2  W^ith  joy  and  thanksgiving  we'll  praise  hira 

who  loved  us. 
While  we  run  the  bi-ight  shining  way, 
Though  we  part  here  in  body  we  are  bound 

for  one  glory. 
And  bound  for  each  other  to  pray. 

3  There   were   Joshua   and    Joseph,  Elias  and 

Moses, 
That   prayed    and    God    heard    from    Ills 

throne ; 
There  were  Abraham  and    Isaac,  and  Jacob 

and  David, 
And  biolomon,  and  Stephen,  and  John. 

4  There  were   Simeon  and    Anna,  and  I  don't 

know  how  many. 
That  prayed  as  they  journeyed  along  : 
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Some   cast   among   lions,    some   bound   with 
rough  irons, 
Yet  glory  and  praises  they  sung. 

538  SECOND    TART, 

^OME   tell   us   that  praying  and  also  that 
^     praising 

Is  labor  that's  all  spent  in  vain, 
But  we  have  such  a  witness  that  God  hears 
with  ^swiftness, 

From  praying  we  will  not  refrain. 

2  There  was  old  father  Noah,  and  ten  thousand 

more, 
Who  witnessed  that  God  heard  them  pray ; 
There  were  Samuel  and  Hannah,  Paul,  Silas 

and  Peter, 
And  Daniel  and  Jonah,  we'll  say. 

3  That  God  by  his  Spirit,  or  an  angel,  does  visit 

Tlieir  souls  and  their  bodies  while  praying; 
Shall  we  all  go  fainting,  while   they  all  go 
praising, 
And  glorify  God  in  the  flame  ? 

4  God   grant  us  to  inherit   the  same  praying 

spirit 
While  we  are  a-journ eying  below. 
Then  when  we  cease   praying  we  shall   not 

cease  praising. 
But  round  God's  bright   throne  we  shall 

bow.  Unknown, 

539  10, 11, 10, 11. 

^' Come  thou  uith  iisJ'     Numb.  x.  29. 
i\  TELL  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain 
^     store. 

The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  now  is  o'er; 
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A  country  I've  found  where  true  joys  abound, 
To  dwell  I'm  determined  on  that  happy  ground, 

2  The  souls  that  believe,  in  paradise  live, 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive  : 
My  soul,  don't  delay — he  calls  thee  away, 
Kise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless  the  glad 

day. 

3  No  mortal  doth  know  what  he  can  bestow, 
What  light,  strength,  and  comfort— go  after 

him,  go ; 
Lo,  onward  I  move  to  a  city  above, 
Kone  guesses  how  wondrous  my  journey  will 

prove. 

4  Great  spoils  I  shall  win  from  death,  hell,  and 

sin, 
Hidst   outward   afflictions  shall    feel   Christ 

within ; 
And  when  I'm  to  die,  receive  me,  I'll  cry, 
For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot  tell  why. 

6  But  this  I  do  find,  we  two  are  so  join'd, 
He'll  not  live  in  glory  and  leave  me  behind : 
So  this  is  the  race  I'm  running  through  grace, 
Henceforth — till  admitted  to  see  my  Lord's 

face. 
6  And  now  I'm  in  care,  my  neighbors  may  share 
These  blessings:  to  seek  them  will  none  of  you 

dare? 
In  bondage,  O  Avhy,  and  death  will  you  lie, 
When  one  here  assures  you  free  grace  is  so 

nigh  ?  Gamhold. 

640  FIRST  PART.  ]  Is  and  6s. 

"DY  faith  I  view  my  Saviour  dying 
-*-'     On  the  tree ;  on  the  tree 
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To  every  nation  he  is  crying, 

Look  to  me  I  look  to  me  ! 
He  bids  the  guihy  now  draw  near, 
Kepent,  believe,  dismiss  their  fear; — 
Hark  !  hark  !  what  precious  words  I  hear  J^ 

Mercy's  free  I  mercy's  free  ! 

2  Did  Christ,  when  I  w  s  sin  pursuing, 

Pity  me  ?  pity  me  ? 
And  did  he  snatch  my  soul  from  ruin  ? 

Can  it  be  ?  can  it  be  ? 
O  yes  !  he  did  salvation  bring  : 
He  is  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
And  now  my  happy  soul  can  sing, — 

Mercy's  free  !  mercy's  free  ! 

ift  lesus  my  weary  soul  refreshes ; — 

Mercy's  free  !  mercy's  free  ! 
And  every  moment,  Christ  is  precious 

Unto  me  !  unto  me  I 
None  can  describe  the  bliss  I  prove, 
^Vhile  through  this  wilderness  J  rove: 
All  may  enjoy  the  Saviour's  love, 

Mercy's  free  !  mercy's  free  ! 

541  SECOND  PART.  lls&Gs. 

TESUS,  the  mighty  God,  hath  spoken 

Peace  to  me,  peace  to  me : 
Now  all  my  chains  of  sin  are  broken — 

I  am  free,  I  am  free  : 
Soon  as  I  in  his  name  believed, 
The  Holy  Spirit  I  received, 
And  Christ  from  death  my  soul  retrieved: 

Mercy's  free  !  mercy's  free  I 

2  This  precious  truth,  ye  sinners,  hear  it=-* 
Mercy's  free  1  mercy's  free  I 
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Ye  ministers  of  God,  declare  it — 

Mercy's  free  I  mercy's  free  ! 
Visit  the  heatli-eii's  dark  abode, 
Proclaim  to  all  the  love  of  God, 
And  spread  the  glorious  news  abroad— 

Mercy's  free  I  mercy's  free  I 

4    Long  as  I  live  I'll  still  be  crying, 

Mercy's  free  I  mercy's  free  I 
A.nd  this  shall  be  my  theme  when  dying, 

Mercy's  free  I    mercy's  free  I 
A.nd  when  the  vale  of  death  I've  pass'd, 
When  lodg'd  above  the  stormy  blast, 
I'll  sing,  while  endless  ages  last, 

Mercy's  free  I   mercy's  free  1  Unknown, 

^2  '^Vill  you  go  f  8,  6. 

TX^E'EE  traveling  home  to  neaven  abov^ 
*  *        Will  you  (JO  f  icill  you  go  ? 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love. 

Will  you  go  ?   v:ill  you  go  f 
Millions  have  reach' d  that  blest  abode, 
Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God ; 
And  millions  more  are  on  the  road, 

Will  you  go  f   nill  you  go  f 

A    We're  going  to  walk  the  plains  of  light. 
Where  perfect  day  excludes  the  night; 
Our  sun  will  there  no  more  go  doAvn, 
In  that  blest  world  of  great  renown, 
Our  days  of  mourning  past  and  gone. 

S  The  way  to  heaven  is  free  for  all, 
For  Jew  and  Gentile,  great  and  small. 
Make  up  your  mind,  give  God  your  heart, 
With  every  sin  and  idol  part, 
And  now  for  glory  make  a  start- 
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4  The  way  to  heaven  is  straight  and  plain : 
Eepent,  believe,  be  born  again : 
The  Saviour  cries  aloud  to  thee : 
Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  me, 
And  thou  shalt  my  salvation  see.    Unknoumi 

&43  Opening  Worship.  8s,  7s. 

"DKETHKEN,  we  have  met  to  woi-ship 
■^     And  adore  our  God  the  Lord  : 
Will  you  pray  with  all  your  power, 

While  we  try  to  preach  the  word? 
All  is  vain  unless  the  Spirit 

Of  the  Holy  One  come  down : 
Brethren,  pray,  and  holy  manna 

Will  Ije  shower'd  all  around. 

2  Brethren,  see  poor  sinners  round  you 

Slumbering  on  the  brink  of  woe: 
Death  is  coming,  hell  is  moving, 

Can  you  bear  to  let  them  go  ? 
See  our  fathere,  and  our  mothers, 

And  our  children  sinking  down  : 
Brethren,  pray,  and  holy  manna 

Will  be  shower'd  all  around. 

3  Sisters,  will  you  join  and  help  us? 

Moses'  sister  joiu'd  with  him  : 
While  you  see  the  trembling  sinners^ 

Have  you  no  concern  for  them? 
Tell  them  all  about  the  Saviour, 

Tell  them  that  he  will  be  found: 
Pray  on,  sisters,  and  the  manna 

Will  be  shower'd  all  around. 

4  Let  us  love  our  God  supremely, 

Let  us  love  each  other,  too : 
Let.  us  love  and  pray  for  sinners, 
lill  our  God  makes  all  things  new 
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Then  he'll  call  us  home  to  heaven, 
At  his  table  we'll  sit  down : 

Christ  Avill  gird  liimself,  and  serve  us 
With  sweet  manna  ail  around. 

Vnhnovm, 

544  "  The  unity  of  the  Spirit:'  Eph.  iv.  3.     Vs. 

pHRIST,  from  whom  all  blessiuijs  ^?f, 
^     Perfecting  the  saints  below, 
Hear  us  who  thy  nature  share. 
Who  thy  mystic  body  are. 
Join  us  in  one  spirit  join, 
Let  us  still  receive  of  thine  : 
Still  for  more  on  thee  we  call^ 
Thou  who  fillest  all  in  all. 

2  Move,  and  actuate,  and  guide: 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide : 
Placed  according  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  all  our  work  fulfil : 
IS^ever  from  our  office  move, 
Needful  to  each  other  prove : 
Use  the  grace  on  each  bestow'd, 
Temp'red  by  tiie  art  of  God  I 

3  Sweetly  may  we  all  agree, 
Touch'd  with  softest  sympathy; 
Kindly  for  each  other  care; 
Every  member  feel  its  share. 
Many  are  we  now  and  one, 
We  who  Jesus  have  put  on  : 
Names,  and  sects,  and  parties,  fall : 
Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  in  all,        C.  Wesley: 

545  Cleaving  to  God.  7s. 
f^OD  of  love,  that  hear'st  the  pray'r, 
^^     Kindly  for  thy  people  care, 

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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Who  on  thee  alone  depend  : 
Love  us,  save  us  to  the  end. 

2  Save  us  in  the  prosp'rous  hour, 
From  the  fiatt'riug  tempter's  power; 
From  his  unsuspected  wiles, 

From  the  world's  pernicious  smiles. 

3  Men  of  worldly,  low  design, 
Let  not  these  tliy  people  join, 
Poison  our  simplicity, 

Drag  us  from  our  trust  in  thee. 

4  Save  us  from  the  great  and  wise. 
Till  they  sink  in  iheir  own  eyes, 
Tamely  to  thy  yoke  submit, 
Lay  their  honors  at  thy  feet. 

5  Never  let  the  world  break  in, 
Fix  a  mighty  gulf  between  : 
Keep  us  little  and  unknown, 

Priz'd  and  lov'd  by  God  alone.      C  Weslei} 

5^Q    Prayer  for  the  Solvation  of  Children,.      7s, 

C^  OD  of  mercy,  hear  our  pray'r 
^^    For  the  children  thou  hast  giv'n ; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share — 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heaven. 
2  In  the  morning  of  their  days  ^ 

May  their  hearts  be  drawn  to  thee; 
Let  them  learn  to  lisp  thy  praise 
In  their  earliest  infancy. 
8  When  we  see  their  passions  rise, 
Sinful  habits  unsubdued, 
Then  to  thee  we  lift  our  eyes, 

That  their  hearts  may  be  renew' d. 
4  Cleanse  their  souls  from  every  stain, 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood; 
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Let  them  all  be  born  again, 
And  be  reccnciled  to  God. 

'    For  this  mercy,  Lord,  we  cry ; 
Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear: 
While  on  thee  our  t-ouls  rely, 
Hear  our  prayer — in  mercy  hear. 

CampbeWs  Col. 
^4:1  Bevivals. 

OASS  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour, 
-^      Hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
"While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 

I'o  not  pass  me  by. 
Cho. — Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  humble  cry, 
While  on  others  thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief, 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit. 

Would  1  seek  thy  face : 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

4  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  thee? 

W' hom  in  heaven  but  thee  ?       Sankei/s  CoL 

548  Semes  of  Glory.  8,  7. 

r\AKK  and  thorny  is  the  desert 
-^  Through  which  pilgrims  make  their  way; 
Yet  beyond  this  vale  of  sorrow 
Lie  the  fields  of  endless  day : 
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Fiends,  loud  howliug  through  the  desert. 
Make  them  tremble  as  they  go  ; 

And  the  fierv  darts  of  Satan 
Often  bring  their  courage  low. 

2  O  young  pilgrims,  are  you  weary 

Of  the  roughness  of  the  way  ? 
Does  your  strength  begin  to  fail  yon, 

And  your  vigor  to  decay? 
Jesus.  Jesus,  will  go  with  you : 

He  will  lead  you  to  his  throne : — 
He  who  dyed  his  garments  for  you, 

And  the  wine-press  trod  alone. 

3  There,  on  flowery  hills  f  f  pleasure, 

Lie  the  fields  of  endless  rest : 
There  shall  love  and  joy  forever 

Reign  and  triumph  in  your  breast; 
Hail,  ye  happy,  happy  spirits  1 

Death  no  more  shall  make  vou  fear. 
Grief  or  sorrow,  pain  or  anguish, 

Never  shall  distress  you  there.    Unknoum 

549  ^^'^  ^P^  9^^^' 

'^PHERE  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar, 
And  through  its  portals  gleamiug, 
A  radiance  from  the  cross  afar, 
The  Saviour  s  love  revealing. 

Eef. — Oh,  depth  of  mercy  I  can  it  be 
'  Tliat  gate  was  left  ajar  for  me? 
For  me.  for  me  ? 
Was  left  ajar  for  me? 

2  That  gate  ajar  stands  free  for  all 
Who  seek  through  it  salvation  ; 
The  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small. 
Of  every  tribe  and  nation. 
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3  Press  onward,  then,  though  foes  may  h,>')m,| 

AVhile  mercy's  gate  is  open  ; 
Accept  the  cross,  and  win  the  crown, 
Love's  everhistiug  token. 

4  Beyond  the  rivers  brink  we'll  lay 

The  cross  that  here  is  given, 
And  bear  the  crown  of  life  away, 
And  love  him  more  in  heaven. 

From  Gospel  Hymna 

^SO  Hesitdion. 

*'"  \  LMOST  pei-suaded ''  now  to  believe ; 
-^^  '*  Almost  persuaded  "  Christ  to  receivej 
Seems  now  some  soul  to  say, 
"Go,  Spirit  go  thy  way; 
Some  more  convenient  day 
On  thee  I'll  call." 

2  "Almost  pei-suaded,"  come,  come  to-daj; 
"Almost  persuaded,"  turn  not  away; 

Jesus  invites  you  here, 
Angels  are  lingering  near, 
Prayers  rise  from  hearts  so  dear ; 
"  O  wanderer,  come." 

3  "Almost  persuaded,"  harvest  is  past! 

"  Almost  persuaded,"  doom  comes  at  last  I 
"  Almost "  cannot  avail ; 
"  Almost "  is  but  to  fail ! 
Sad,  sad,  that  bitter  wail — 

"  Almost— 6u^  lost  I "        P.  P.  P^is* 

551  My  Beloved.  lis  &  8s 

OTHOU,  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takea 
delight. 
On  wliom  iu  affliction  I  call, 
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My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all  I 

2  Where  dost  thou,  dear  Shepherd,  resort  with 

thy  sheep, 
To  feed  them  in  pastures  of  love  ? 
Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  this  wilderness  rove  ? 

3  O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they 
see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  slied. 

4  Ye  daughters  of  Zion,  declare  have  you  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone? 
Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  Beloved  has  been, 
And  where  with  his  flocks  he  is  gone. 

5  He  looks !  and  ten  thousands  of  angels  rejoice. 

And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
He  speaks!  and  eternity,  filled  with  his  voice, 
Ee-echoes  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

6  Dear  Shepherd,  I  hear,  and  will  follow  thy 

call ; 

I  know  the  sweet  sound  of  thy  voice : 
Kestore  and  defend  me,  for  thou  art  my  all, 
And  in  thee  I  will  ever  rejoice.      Unknown. 

552        ^^^«  ^c^'  ^^«^  '"5  higher  than  I.       P.  M. 

/^H,  sometimes  the  shadows  are  deep, 
^-^     And  rough  seems  the  path  to  the  goal, 
And  sorrows,  how  often  they  sweep 
Like  tempests  down  over  the  soul. 
Cho.— I! :  Oh,  then  to  the  Rock  let  me  fly, 

To  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  L:| 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

^  Oh,  sometimes  how  long  seems  the  day, 
And  sometimes  how  weary  my  feet ; 
But  toiling  in  life's  dusty  way, 

The  Rock's  blessed  shadow,  how  sweet 

3  Oh,  near  to  the  Rock  let  me  keep, 
Or  blessings,  or  sorrows  prevail ; 
Or  climbing  the  mountain-way  steep 

Or  walking  the  shadowy  vale.     E.  Johnson 

■S53         ^^  "*i/  name  written  there  f  7s.  &  6s 

T  ORD,  I  care  not  for  riches, 
^     Neither  silver  nor  gold; 
I  would  make  sure  of  heaven, 

I  would  enter  the  fold. 
In  the  book  of  thy  kingdom, 

VVith  its  pages  so  fair, 
Tell  me,  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 

Is  my  name  written  there  ? 
Cho. — Is  my  name  written  ihere, 

On  the  page  white  and  fair? 
In  the  book  of  thy  kingdom, 
Is  my  name  written  there? 

12,  Lord,  my  sins  they  are  many, 

Like  the  sands  of  the  sea. 
But  thy  blood,  O  my  Saviour, 

Is  sufficient  for  me ; 
For  thy  promise  is  written. 

In  bright  letters  that  glow, 
"Though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 

I  will  make  them  like  snow." 

S  Oh  !   that  beautiful  city,  ^ 

With  its  mansions  of  light, 
With  its  glorified  beings, 
In  pure  garments  of  white; 
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Where  no  evil  thing  cometh, 

To  despoil  what  is  fair ; 
Where  the  angels  are  watching, — 

Is  my  name  written  there? 

M.  A.  Kidder, 

554  I  love  thee,  thou  art  mine  f(frever.  lis. 
IX/TY  Jesus,  I  love  thee,  I  know  thou  art 
-^'-^     mine, 

For  thee  all  the  follies  of  sin  I  resign  ; 

My  gracious  Kedeemer,  my  Saviour  art  thou. 

If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  J  esus,  'tis  now. 

t  I  love  thee  because  thou  hast  first  loved  me, 
And  purchased  my  pardon  on  Calvary's  tree; 
I  love  thee  for  wearing   the  thorns  on  thy 

brow, 
If  ever  1  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

S  I'll  love  thee  in  life,  I  will  love  thee  in  death. 
And  praise  thee  as  long  as  thou  lendest  me 

breath : 
And  say  when  the  death-dew  lies  cold  on  mj 

brow, 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now, 

4  In  mansions  of  glory  and  endless  delight, 
I'll  ever  adore  thee  in  heaven  so  bright : 
I'll  sing  with  the   glittering   crown   on   my 

broAV, 
If  ever  I  loved  thee,  my  Jesus,  'tis  now. 

English  Baptist  CoL 

555  The  thought  of  Thee.  C.  IL 
TESUS,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

^     With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

2  No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 
Nor  can  tlie  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  name, 
The  J^aviour  of  mankind. 
5  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 
O  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  ask,  how  kind  thou  art  I 
How  good,  to  those  vvho  seek ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?     Ah,  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  be; 
In  thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity.  Bernard, 

556  "  AU  things  are  of  God."  C.  M, 

1  Sam.  iii.  18. 
TT'is  the  Lord— enthroned  in  light, 
-*-     Whose  claims  are  all  divine, 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  Ls  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all — 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name  ; 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood. 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

4  Can  I,  with  hopes  so  firmly  built, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No  1  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  wilt, 
To  thee  I  all  resign.  Green, 

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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

55T  Lord,  grant  my  Prayer.  C.  "hi, 

.KANT  me  within  thj  courts  a  place^ 
Among  thy  saints  a  seat, 
For  ever  to  behold  thy  face, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

2  In  thy  pavilion  to  abide 

When  storms  of  trouble  blow, 
And  in  thy  tabernacle  hide, 
Secure  from  every  foe. 

3  Then  leave  me  not  when  griefs  assail 

And  earthly  comforts  flee ; 
When  father,  mother,  kindred  fail, 

My  God !  remember  me.        Montgomerj/^ 

$5S  ^^^  Saviour  uelcomed.  C.  M* 

Prov.  xxiii.  26. 
ELCOME,  O  Saviour!  to  my  heart; 
Possess  thine  humble  throne ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  foreake — 

To  thee  I  all  resign  ; 
My  longing  heart,  O  Jesus!  take, 
And  till  with  love  divine. 

3  Oh  I  may  I  never  turn  aside, 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide — 

I  give  it  all  to  thee.  Bourne, 

559  Desiring  salvation.     Ps.  li.  C.  3I» 

r\  GOD  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call, 
^-^     My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall. 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 
Then  my  rejoiciug  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 
t  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 
For  sin  could  e'er  atone: 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 
4  A  soul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 

Is  our  best  sacrifice.  Watts. 

560  ^e«^-     John  xii.  43.  L.  M. 

f^O,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent, — 
^^  Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will ; 
It  is  the  w;)y  the  Master  went ; 

Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still  ? 
J  Go,  labor  on ;  'tis  not  for  naught ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain ; 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not ; 
The  Master  praises, — Avliat  are  men? 
Z  Go,  labor  on  ;  enough,  while  here, 
If  he  shall  praise  thee,  if  he  deign 
Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer: 
No  toil  for  him  shall  be  in  vain. 
4  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice; 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
'Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  peal :  "  Behold,  I  come ! " 

Bonar. 

591  Zeal.     Johnix.  4.  L.  M. 

r^O,  labor  on,  while  it  is  day  ,• 
^^  The  world's  dark  night  is  hastening  on: 

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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Speed,  speed  thy  work, — cast  sloth  away  I 
It  is  not  thus  that  souls  are  wou. 

^  Men  die  in  darkness  at  your  side, 

Without  a  hope  to  cheer  the  tomb; 
Take  up  the  torch  and  wave  it  wide — 
The  torch  that  lights  time's  thickest  glooat. 

3  Toil  on, — faint  not ;  keep  watch  and  pray  I 

Be  wise  the  erring  soul  to  Avin  ; 
Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway  ; 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in. 

4  Go,  labor  on  ;  your  hands  are  weak  ; 

Your  knees  are  faint,  your  soul  cast  down; 
Yet  falter  not ;  the  prize  you  seek 

Is  near, — a  kingdom  and  a  crown  !  Bonar* 

562      "  Though  thou  slay  me,  yet  xcill  I     L.  M. 

trust  in  theeP     Heb.  vii,  11. 

T  BLESS  thee.  Lord,  for  sorrows  sent 

-*-     To  break  the  dream  of  human  power, 

For  now  ray  shallow  cistern  's  spent, 

I  find  thy  fount  and  thirst  no  more. 

2  I  take  thy  hand,  and  fears  grow  still ; 

Behold  thy  face,  and  doubts  remove ; 

Who  would  not  yield  his  wavering  will 

To  perfect  truth  and  boundless  love  I 

3  That  truth  gives  promise  of  a  dawn, 

Beneath  Avhose  light  I  am  to  see, 
When  all  these  blinding  veils  are  drawn, 
This  was  the  wisest  path  for  me. 

4  That  love  this  restless  soul  doth  teach 

The  strength  of  thy  eternal  calm ; 
And  tunes  its  sad  and  broken  speech, 

To  sing  eVn  now  the  angels'  psalm.  Anon, 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

563  God  is  love.     Heb.  xii.  6.  L.  M, 

T  CANXOT  always  trace  the  way 
-^     Where  thou,  Almighty  One,  dost  move; 
But  I  can  always,  always  say, 

That  God  is  love,  that  God  is  love. 

2  When  fear  her  chilling  mantle  flings 

O'er  earth,  my  soul  to  heaven  above, 
As  to  lier  native  home,  upsprings, 
For  God  is  love,  for  God  is  love. 

3  When  mystery  clouds  my  darkened  path, 

I'll  check  mv  dread,  my  doubts  reprove*- 
In  this  my  soul  sweet  comfort  hath, 
That  God  is  love,  that  God  is  love. 

4  Yes,  God  is  love ; — a  thought  like  this 

Can  every  gloomy  thought  remove, 
And  turn  all  tears,  all  woes,  to  bliss, 

For  God  is  love,  for  God  is  love.       A'lwn. 

S64:     ^  draw  near  us.    John  viii.  36.     8s  &  78. 

C  AVIOUR,  hear  us,  through  thy  merit; 
^     Lowly  bending  at  thy  feet ; 
Oh,  draw  near  us  by  thy  Spirit ; 
Prostrate  at  thy  mercy-seat. 

2  For  the  joys  of  thy  salvation, 
Still  we  raise  our  cries  to  thee ; 
Hear  the  voice  of  supplication, 

Set  our  souls  at  liberty.  Ation, 

565  The  Sower.   Ps.  cxxvi.  6.        8s  &  7a 

TTE  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 
-*--'-     Bearing  precious  seed  in  love, 
!Never  tiring,  never  sleeping, 
Findeth  mercy  from  above. 
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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

2  Soft  descend  the  dews  of  heaven, 

Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine ; 
Precious  fruits  will  thus  be  given, 
Through  an  influence  all  divine, 

3  Sow  thy  seed,  be  never  weary, 

Let  no  fears  thy  soul  annoy ; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary, 
Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Lo,  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening! 

See  the  rising  grain  appear ; 
Look  again  I  the  fields  are  whitening. 
For  the  harvest  time  is  near.      Hastings 

566  Glarying  in  the  cross.  8s,  7a. 
TX  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

-*-     Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo  I  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure. 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  ad  time  abide. 

Sir  John  Boivring, 

567  Only  Jesus.     Matt.  xvii.  8.  8s,  7g. 
TESUS  only,  when  the  morning 

^      Beams  upon  the  path  I  treful ; 

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DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Jesus  only,  when  the  darkness 
Gathei-s  round  rcy  weary  head. 

*    Jesus  only,  when  the  billows 
Cold  and  sullen  o'er  me  roll ; 
Jesus  only,  when  the  trumpet 
Rends  the  tomb  and  wakes  the  souL 

S  Jesus  only,  when  in  judgment 
Boding  fears  my  heart  appall ; 
Jesus  only,  when  tlie  wretched 
On  the  rocks  and  mountains  call. 

4  Jesus  only,  when,  adoring, 

Saints  their  crowns  before  him  bring; 
Jesus  only,  I  will,  joyous. 

Through  eternal  ages  sing.  Nason. 

^SS   ^over  of  Sinners.     Prov.  xviii.  24.   8s,  7sl 

/^NE  there  is,  above  all  others, 
^-^     Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

8  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh  !  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften, 
Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length,  to  love; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often 

What  a  friend  we  have  above.     Newton, 
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UfiVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

569  The  Heavenly  Home.  L.  Mi 

lyTY  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair ; 
-*-'-^     Nor  pain  nor  death  can  enter  there  j 
Its  glittering  towei-s  the  sun  outshine  ; 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

I'm  going  home,  I'm  going  home, 
I'm  going  home  to  die  no  more ; 
To  die  no  more,  to  die  no  more, 
I'm  going  home  to  die  no  more. 

2  My  Father's  house  is  built  on  high, 
Far,  far  above  the  starry  sky. 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 

8  While  here,  a  stranger  far  from  home, 
Affliction's  waves  may  round  me  foam ; 
Although,  like  Lazarus,  sick  and  poor, 
My  heavenly  mansion  is  secure. 

4  Let  others  seek  a  home  below. 
Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erfloTf, 
Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 

A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 

5  Then  fail  the  earth,  let  stars  decline, 
And  sun  and  moon  refuse  to  shine, 
All  nature  sink  and  cease  to  be, 
That  heavenly  mansion  stands  for  me. 

William  HurUer, 

5*70  Mapturous  Anticipation.  12,  % 

r^OME,  let  us  ascend, 
^    My  companion  and  friend, 
To  a  taste  of  the  banquet  above : 
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DEVOTIONAL   MISCELLANY. 

If  thy  heart  be  as  mine, 
If  for  Jesus  it  pine, 
Come  up  into  the  chariot  of  love. 

Who  in  Jesns  confide, 

We  are  bold  to  outride 
The  storms  of  affliction  beneath ; 

With  the  prophet  we  soar 

To  the  heavenly  shore. 
And  out  fly  all  the  arrows  of  deatK 

By  faith  Ave  are  come 

To  our  permanent  home  ; 
By  hope  we  the  rapture  improve: 

By  love  we  still  rise, 

And  look  down  on  the  skies, 
For  the  heaven  of  heavens  is  love. 

Who  on  earth  can  conceive 

How  happy  we  live 
In  the  palace  of  God  the  great  King? 

What  a  concert  of  praise, 

When  our  Jesus's  grace 
The  whole  heavenly  company  sing! 

What  a  rapturous  song, 

When  the  glorified  throng 
In  the  spirit  of  harmony  join  ; 

Join  all  the  glad  choirs. 

Hearts,  voices  and  lyres, 
And  the  burden  is,  "Mercy  divine  I" 

"Hallelujah,"  they  cry, 

To  the  King  of  the  sky, 
To  the  great  everlasting  I  AM ; 

To  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

And  that  liveth  again, — 
"Hallelujah  to  God  and  the  Lamb  I" 

Charles  Wesley 
386 


THE    SABBATH. 

SECTION  XVIIL 

5*71  Christ's  Besurrection.  Psalm  cxviii.  24.  CM. 

'T'HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

He  calls  the  houi-s  his  own ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead,^ 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread. 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son ! 
Help  us,  O  Lord !  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace; 
"Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  Avhich  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise.  Watts. 

&T2    ^  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down.    C.  M. 

/'^OME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 
^-"^     In  hymns  around  the  throne ! 
This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Hath  made  and  called  his  own. 

387 


THE   SABBATH. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blessed, 

The  brightest  of  the  seven, 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 

The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on, 

And  hasten  to  that  day 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 
And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing,  go 

To  his  eternal  joy.  C.  Wesley. 

573  In  the  Spirit.    Rev.  i.  10.  C.  M. 

"VTAY  I  throughout  this  day  of  thine 
-^'-'-     Be  in  thy  e'pirit,  Lord  : 
Spirit  of  humble  fear  divine, 
That  trembles  at  thy  word ; — 

2  Spirit  of  faith,  my  heart  to  raise. 
And  fix  on  things  above ; 
Spirit  of  sacrifice  and  praise, 
Of  holiness  and  love.  C.  Wesley. 

5*74  -'^  ^^  Sanctuary.  L.  M. 

'C'AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begonel 
-■-      Let  my  religious  hours  alone : 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see  ; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

388 


THE   SABBATH. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare ! 
How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are  I 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Kedeeming  grace  and  dying  love.  WaMs, 

575  The  day  of  rest.  L.  M, 

A  XOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done  ; 
-^     Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest ; 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blessed. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise^ 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  Christ  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows  I 

3  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  comforts,  pass  away : 

How  sweet,  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spends 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

J.  StenneHU 

5*76       Sweet  is  the  ivork.     Psalm  xcii.       L.  M» 

a  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
^   To  praise  thy  name  give  thanks,  and  sing^ 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  by  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest : 

Xo  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast : 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound ! 
389 


THE    SABBATH. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  1 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine ! 

4  Then  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 

And  every  hour  find  sweet  employ 

In  that  eternal  world  of  joy.  TVaMs, 

577  The  Eternal  Sabbath.  L-  M. 

rriHINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  Iot^; 
-■-     But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  lab' ring  souls  aspire. 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress  : 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place; 
No  sighs  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
AVhich  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day,  begin ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin : 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

Doddridge 
390 


THE    SABBATH. 


578  Welcome  Sabbath.  S.  M. 

T\rELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

*  ^       That  saw  the  Lord  arise  : 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  hLs  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  within  the  place 

Which  thou  dost,  Lord,  frequent, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
In  sinful  pleasures  spent. 


4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 


And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 

To  everlasting  bliss  Waiia. 

579  The  Eternal  Sabbath.  S,  M. 

TT  AIL  to  the  Sabbath  day  ! 
-"-*-     The  day  divinely  given. 
When  men  to  God  tlieir  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour, 

Witliin  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  owai  thy  po^er, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod  ; 
Nor  only  Ls  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God: 

391  ' 


THE   SABBATH. 

4  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  mardi 
Of  vast  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servants'  sight ; 

And  purer  woi*ship  may  we  pay 

In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 

Stephen  G.  BvJfincJu 

580  c.  M. 

But  now  is  Christ  i^isen  from  the  dead.  1  Cor.  xv.  20. 
^HIS  is  the  day,  the  sacred  day 
-■-      When  Jesus  left  the  grave: 
Of  him  we  sing,  and  well  we  may, 
His  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

2  'Tis  sweet  to  know  that  by  his  death 

We  live — this  grace  is  sweet : 
The  Saviour,  with  his  dying  breath, 
Proclaim'd  his  work  complete. 

3  He  lives,  he  reigns  the  God  of  love, 

He  reigns  for  evermore : 
His  throne,  all  other  thrones  above ; 
His  name,  all  names  before. 

4  To  him  who  died  and  rose  again^ 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'u : 
To  him,  by  angels  and  by  men, 
Be  endless  glory  giv'n: 

5  The  glory  due  to  him  alone, 

Who  reigns  in  heav'n  above ; 
Who  fills  the  everlasting  throne; 
The  God  of  grace  and  love. 

Kelley's  Hymns, 
392 


THE   SABBATH. 

581  C.  M. 

MUherto  hath  the  Lord  helped  us.     1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

A  XOTHEH  week  is  past  and  gons, 
-^     Eejoice,  we're  nearer  home, 
Out  gracious  Lord  has  led  ns  on ; 
And  thus  far  have  we  come. 

2  Our  Ebenezer  here  we'll  raise: 

The  Lord  our  help  has  been : 
We'll  publish,  to  our  Saviour's  praise. 
The  things  our  eyes  have  seen.. 

3  We've  seen  our  foes  before  us  flee, 

They  turned  and  fled  apace : 
To  God  alone  the  glory  be  ; 
We'll  sing  his  pow'r  and  grace. 

4  We've  seen  the  timid  lose  their  fears, 

And  valiant  wax  in  light ; 
We've  seen  the  mournei-s  dry  their  tear^ 
And  put  their  griefs  to  flight. 

5  We've  seen  the  pris'uers  burst  their  chaiil% 

And  walk  at  liberty ; 
We've  seen  the  guilty  lose  his  stains, 
And  without  blemish  be. 

6  His  word,  on  which  we  rest,  is  true, 

Himself  a  faithful  friend  : 
And  he,  who  kept  us  hitherto, 
Will  keep  us  to  the  end- 

Kellej/s  Hymns, 

582  ^        .  ^  ^"^ 

Seeing  him  who  is  invisible.     Heb.  xi.  27. 

^EITHER  "voice"  we  have  nor  "vision,* 
-*"^     Yet  we  walk  as  if  we  had ; 
393 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

Objects  of  the  world's  derision ; 

Sorrowful,  yet  always  "  glad." 
On  the  word  of  truth  relying, 

Word  of  him  who  cannot  lie, 
We  go  on,  the  foe  defying, 

Knowing  that  the  Lord  is  nigh. 

2  One  ''  unseen  "  we  own  as  master, 

And  with  him  we  look  to  be ; 
Fly,  ye  seasons,  fly  still  faster, 

Till  our  "Lord  from  heav'n"  we  see. 
Never  can  we  rest,  no  never. 

Till  the  day  when  he  appeal's. 
Then  we  cease  from  sin  forever, 

And  he  wipes  away  our  tears. 

Z  Then  we  shall  be  what  we  should  be, 
Which,  till  then,  can  never  be ; 
Then  we  shall  be  where  we  would  be, 

Dwelling,  Lord,  in  heav'n  with  thee. 
What  a  hope !     To  be  forever 

In  thy  presence.  Lord,  above  ; 
To  behold  thee  there,  and  never 
Cease  to  sing  thy  grace  and  love 

Keiley's  Hymna, 


[Note. — These  Psalms  are  selected  from  the 
revised  arrangement  by  the  United  Presb.  Ch.] 

583  Psalm  Ixxxii.  C.  M« 

A  MONG  assembled  men  of  might, 
-^     The  mighty  God  doth  stand: 
He  stands  to  order  judgment  right 
To  judges  of  the  land. 
394 


8ELECTIOXS    FROM    THE    PSALMS. 

2  How  long  will  ye,  with  wrongful  aid. 

The  oppressor's  cause  protect  ? 
How  long,  by  gift  and  favor  swayed, 
The  wicked  man  respect  ? 

3  Protect  the  fatherless  and  weak, 

Defend  the  poor  distressed  ; 

And  give  deliv'rance  to  the  meek 

By  lawless  power  oi)pressed. 

4  They  will  not  know  nor  understand, 

In  darkness  on  they  go : 
Quake  all  the  pillars  of  the  land; 
They  totter  to  and  fro. 

5  "  True,  ye  are  gods,  ye  kings,"  I  said ; 

"  And  sons  of  God  Most  High ; 
Yet  as  the  sons  of  men  ye  fade, 
And  as  the  princes  die." 

6  Arise,  O  God,  assert  thy  right, 

Pronounce  thy  just  decree; 
The  heritage  of  earth  by  right 
Belongs,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

5S4  Psalm  xci.  C  If. 

''FHE  man  that  doth  in  secret  plaoe 
-■-     Of  God  Most  High  reside,^ 
Beneath  the  shade  of  liim  that  is 
Th'  Almighty  shall  abide. 

2  I  of  the  Lord  my  God  will  say, 

He  is  my  refuge  still. 
He  is  my  fortress,  and  my  God ; 
And  trust  in  him  1  will. 

3  Assuredly  he  shall  thee  save, 

And  give  deliverance 
From  cunning  fowler's  snare,  and  from 
The  deadly  pestilence. 
395 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

4  His  feathers  shall  thee  hide ;  thy  trust 

Beneath  his  wings  shall  be : 
His  faithfulness  shall  be  a  shield 
And  buckler  unto  thee. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  need  to  be  afraid 

For  terrors  of  the  night ; 
Nor  for  the  arrow  that  doth  fly 
By  day,  while  it  is  light ; 

6  Nor  for  the  pestilence,  that  walks 

In  darkness  secretly ; 
Nor  for  destruction,  that  doth  waste 
At  noon-day  openly. 

7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  fall, 

On  thy  right  hand  shall  lie 
Ten  thousand  dead  ;  yet  unto  thee 
It  shall  not  once  come  nigh. 

5g5  Psalm  Ixxxiv.  C  K. 

FIRST    PART. 

r\  LORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  is 
^     The  place  where  thou  dost  dwell! 
The  tabernacles  of  thy  grace 
In  pleasantness  excel. 

2  My  soul  doth  long,  yea  even  faint, 
Jehovah's  courts  to  see  ; 
My  heart  and  tlesh  are  crying  out, 
O  living  God,  for  thee. 

S  Behold,  the  sparrow  findeth  out 
A  house  wherein  to  rest ; 
The  swallow  also  for  herself 
Hath  found  a  peaceful  nest. 
4  And  there  securely  sheltered  she 
Her  young  ones  forth  may  bring* 
396 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS^ 

So  thine  own  altars,  Lord  of  Hosts^ 
I  seek,  my  God  and  King. 

6  Blest  all  who  dwell  within  thy  housej 
They  ever  give  thee  praise, 
And  blest  the  man  whose  strength  thou  ar^ 
In  whose  heart  are  the  ways : 

6  Who  passing  on  through  Baca's  vale, 
Do  make  of  it  a  well ; 
And  copious  rains  descending  there, 
The  pools  with  water  till. 

586  SECOND    PART.  C.  li. 

^0  they  from  strength  unwearied  go 
^     Still  forward  uuto  strength  ; 
And  they  in  Ziou  shall  appear 
Before  the  Lord  at  length. 

8  Lord  God  of  hosts,  my  prayer  now  hear ; 

O  Jacob's  God,  give  ear. 
See,  God,  our  shield,  look  on  the  face 
Of  thy  anointed  dear. 

9  For  in  thy  courts  one  day  excels 

A  thousand  ;  rather  in 
My  God's  house  will  I  keep  a  door. 
Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

10  For  God  the  Lord's  a  sun  and  shield, 

He'll  grace  and  glory  give ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

11  0  thou  that  art  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

That  man  is  truly  blest. 
Who  with  unshaken  confidence 
On  thee  alone  doth  rest. 
397 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

587  JPsahn  cxi.  C.  M. 
jDRAISE  ye  the  Lord :  with  all  mj  heart 
-*-      I  will  God's  praise  declare, 

Ev'n  where  assemblies  of  the  just 
And  congregations  are. 

2  Jehovah's  works  are  very  great, 
The  wonders  of  his  might ; 
Sought  out  they  are  of  every  one 
Who  in  them  takes  delight. 

8  His  work  most  honorable  is, 
Most  glorious  and  pure, 
And  his  untainted  righteousness 
Forever  doth  endure. 

4  His  works  of  wonder  he  hath  made 

To  be  remembered  well : 
In  grace  and  in  compassion  great 
Jehovah  doth  excel. 

5  The  Lord  provideth  food  for  all 

Who  truly  do  him  fear; 
And  evermore  his  covenant 
He  in  his  mind  will  bear. 

6  He  did  the  power  of  his  works 

To  his  own  people  show, 

That  he  tlie  heathen's  heritage 

L'pon  them  might  bestow. 

588  -P«a^»^  <''"'•  8s  &  7* 
r\  my  soul,  bless  tliou  Jehovah, 

^-^     All  within  me  bless  his  name, 
Bless  Jehovah,  and  forget  not 
All  his  mercies  to  proclaim. 
2  Who  forgives  all  thy  transgressions^ 
Thy  diseases  all  who  heals; 
398 


SEL^T?TT(TNS   from  TTIE   PSALMS. 

Who  redeems  thee  from  destruction, 
Who  with  thee  so  kindly  deals. 

3  Who  with  tender  mercies  crowns  thee, 

Who  with  good  things  fills  thy  mouth. 
So  that  even  like  the  eagle 

Thou  hast  been  restored  to  youth. 

4  In  liis  rigliteousness,  Jehovah 

Will  deliver  those  distressed; 
He  will  execute  just  judgment 
In  the  cause  of  all  oppressed. 

6  He  made  known  his  ways  to  Moses, 
And  his  acts  to  Isr'el's  race ; 
God  is  plentiful  in  mercy, 
Slow  to  anger,  rich  in  grace. 

6  He  will  not  forever  chide  us, 
rsor  keep  anger  in  his  mind, 
Hath  not  dealt  as  we  oflended, 
Xor  rewarded  as  we  sinned. 

589  Psalm  vi.  8fl&7l 

T  OKD,  in  anger  do  not  chasten ; 
-^    Thy  fierce  wrath  from  me  restrain; 
I  am  weak ;  in  mercy  hasten, 
O  relieve  my  flesh  from  pain. 

2  Sorrows  deep  my  soul  are  grieving ; 

Lord,  how  long  1 — O  pity  take  ; 
Lord,  return,  my  soul  relieving; 
Save  me  for  thy  mercj's  sake. 

3  Thee  the  grave  no  more  remembers: 

Who  gives  thanks  among  the  dead  ? 
Weary  groans  distract  my  slumbers, 
Tears  have  overflowed  my  bed- 
399 


SELECTIONS   PROM   THE   PSALMS. 

4  Sorely  vexed  by  my  oppressors, 

Grief  like  age  has  dimmed  my  eye, 
Hence,  and  leave  me,  all  transgressors, 
For  the  Lord  hath  heard  my  cry. 
6  God  hath  heard  my  supplication ; 
My  petition  will  not  spurn. 
Let  my  foes,  with  sore  vexation, 
Back  in  sudden  shame  return. 

590  Psalm  Ixx.  lis  &  88. 
ly/TAKE  haste,  O  my  God,  to  deliver  I  praj^ 
•^"-^     O  Lord,  to  my  succor  make  haste : 

Let  them  be  confounded  who  seek  me  to  slay, 
And  in  their  own  folly  disgraced. 

2  Let  them   be  turned   back   in   confusion,  O 

Lord, 
Who  wish  my  destruction  to  see ; 
Let  shame  and  defeat  be  their  only  :*eward. 
Who  laugh  in  derision  at  me. 

3  Let  all  them  that  seek  thee  be  glad  and  re- 

joice. 
And  Avho  thy  salvation  would  see ; 
In  anthems  of  praise  let  them  lift  up  the 
voice, 
And  constantly  magnify  thee. 

4  But  I,  poor  and  needy,  still  trust  in  thy  word] 

Make  haste  to  the  rescue,  I  pray ; 
My  helper  thou  art,  and  my  Saviour,  O  Lord» 
No  longer  thy  coming  delay. 

591  Pscdm  ii.  L.  K 

FIRST  PART. 

"VyHY  do  the  heathen  storm  with  ire? 
'"      The  people  vanity  devise? 
400 


i 


SELECTIONS   FROM  THE  PSALMS, 

The  rulers  craftily  conspire, 

The  kings  of  earth  rebellious  rise. 

2  Against  the  Lord  they  lift  their  hands, 

Against  him  and  his  Christ  they  say, 
"Asunder  let  us  break  their  bands, 
And  from  us  caat  their  cords  away." 

3  He  that  in  heaven  sits  shall  laugh, 

Jehovah  shall  deride  them  all ; 
Then  as  he  speaks  in  burning  wrath, 
Dismay  and  dread  sliall  on  them  fall. 

4  "  Yet  notwithstanding  I  ordain," 

Thus  shall  he  speak  his  sov'reign  will, 
"He  my  anointed  King  shall  reign^ 


592  SECOND  PART.  L.  Mi 

rPHUS  spake  to  me  the  Holy  One, 

I  utter  now  the  Lord's  decree, 
"  Thou  art  proclaimed  my  only  Son, 
This  day  have  1  begotten  thee. 

6  "  Ask  for  inheritance  of  me, 

And  I  will  make  the  heatlien  thine, 
And  for  possession,  give  to  thee 
The  earth  to  its  remotest  line. 

7  "An  iron  sceptre  thou  shalt  sway, 

And  with  it  break  and  crush  them  all ; 
E'en  like  the  pottei-'s  brittle  clay. 

Thou  shalt  them  dash  in  pieces  small." 

8  And  now,  ye  kings,  be  wise  and  hear  ; 

Be  warned,  ye  judges  of  the  earth  ; 
See  that  ye  serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 

And  mingle  trembling  with  your  mirtha  - 
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SELECTIONS    FROM   THE   PSALIklS. 


§93  Psalm  xcvii.  L.  M, 

TEHOVAH  reigns,  let  earth  be  glad, 
^    Aud  all  her  islands  clap  their  hands ; 
AVith  clouds  and  darkness  he  is  clad, 

His  throne  in  right  and  judgment  stands. 

2  A  fiery  stream  before  him  goes, 
And  burns  around  him  all  his  foes  ; 
His  lightning  shafts,  in  vengeance  hurled, 
Blaze  lurid  o'er  the  trembling  world. 

8  Like  wax  the  mountains  melt  away, 
Before  his  majesty  divine ; 
The  lieavens  his  righteousness  display, 
All  nations  see  his  glory  shine. 

4  Be  shamed  who  idols  serve  and  boast, 
Fear  him,  ye  gods,  with  all  your  host ; 
When  Zion  ghid,  thy  judgments  heard, 
Then  Judah's  daughters  praised  the  Lord. 

6  Exalted  is  tliy  throne,  O  Lord, 
Above  all  gods,  above  all  lands ; 
Hate  evil,  ye  who  love  his  word, 

His  saints  he  frees  from  wicked  hands. 

6  For  all  the  righteous  sown  is  light, 
And  joy  for  men  in  heart  upright, 
Ye  saints  rejoice  in  God ;  him  bless, 
When  musing  on  his  holiness. 

§94  Psalm  xcviii.  L.  M. 

/^OME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
^^  New  songs  of  praise  with  sweet  accord; 
For  wonders  great  by  him  are  done  ; 
His  hand  aud  arm  have  vict'ry  won. 
402 


SELECTIONS    FROM    THE    PSALMS. 

2  The  great  salvation  of  our  God 

Is  seen  through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Before  the  lieathen's  wondering  sight, 
He  hath  revealed  his  truth  and  right. 

3  He  called  to  mind  his  truth  and  grace 
In  promise  made  to  Isr  el's  race  ; 
And  unto  earth's  remotest  bound, 
Glad  tidings  of  salvation  sound. 

4  All  lands  to  God  lift  up  your  voice ; 
Sing  praise  to  him,  with  shouts  rejoice; 
AVith  voice  of  joy  and  loud  acclaim, 
Let  all  unite  and  praise  his  name. 

5  Praise  God  with  harp,  with  harp  sing  praise^ 
With  voice  of  psalms  his  glory  raise  ; 
AVith  trumpets,  cornets,  gladly  sing, 

And  shout  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

6  Let  earth  be  glad,  let  billows  roar, 
And  all  that  dwell  from  shore  to  shore; 
Let  floods  clap  hands  with  one  accord, 
Let  hills  rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

595  Psatm  c.  L.  M. 

A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
-"■     Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voicesi 
Him  serve  with  mirth,  his  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed  ; 

Without  our  aid  he  did  us  make  : 
We  are  his  flock,  he  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  his  sheep  he  doth  us  take. 

3  O  enter  then  his  gates  with  joy. 

Within  his  courts  his  praise  proclaim  ^ 
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SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

Let  thankful  songs  your  tongues  employ, 
O  bless  and  magnify  his  name. 

4  Because  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  forever  sure; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

596  Psalm  xix.  H.  M. 

FIRST   PART. 

'THE  glory  of  the  Lord 
-*-     The  heavens  declare  abroad; 
The  firmament  displays 
The  handiwork  of  God ; 
Pay  unto  day  declareth  speech, 
And  night  to  niglit  doth  knowledge  teaek. 

2  Aloud  they  do  not  speak, 

They  utter  forth  no  word, 
Nor  into  language  break ; 

Their  voice  is  never  heard. 
Their  line  tlirough  all  the  earth  extends. 
Their  words  to  earth's  remotest  ends. 

3  In  them  he  for  the  sun 

Hath  set  a  dwelling-place; 
Rejoicing  as  a  man 

Of  strength  to  run  a  race ; 
He,  bridegroom-like  in  his  array, 
CJomes  from  his  chamber,  bringing  day, 

4  His  daily  going  forth 

Is  from  the  end  of  heaven ; 
%    The  firmament  to  him 

Is  for  his  circuit  given — 
His  circuit  reaches  to  its  ends, 
And  everywhere  his  heat  extends. 
.     404 


G' 


SELECTIONS    FROM   THE   PSALMS. 
B9T  P--i(^^^n  xix.  H.  M. 

SECOND    PART. 

OD'S  perfect  law  converts 
The  soul  in  sin  that  lies; 
His  testimony  sure 

Doth  make  the  simple  wise ; 
His  statutes  just  delight  the  heart;    ., 
His  holy  precepts  light  impart. 

The  fear  of  God  is  clean, 

And  ever  doth  endure ; 

His  judgments  all  are  truth, 

And  righteousness  most  pure. 

To  be  desired  are  they  far  more 

Than  finest  gold  in  richest  store. 

God's  judgments  to  the  taste 

More  sweet  than  honey  are, 
Than  honey  from  the  comb 
That  droppeth,  sweeter  ftir. 
Yy^ith  counsel  they  thy  servant  guard; 
In  keeping  them  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  his  errors  know? 

From  secret  faults  me  cleanse; 
Thy  servant  keep  thou  back 
From  all  presumptuous  sins. 
O  let  them  not  my  way  control, 
Nor  gain  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

Then  in  thy  righteous  war 
My  life  shall  upright  be ; 
I  shall  be  innocent — 

From  great  transgression  free. 
Accept  my  words,  and  thoughts  of  heart; 
Lord,  thou  mj  strength  and  Sayiour  art. 
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SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

§9S  Psalm  xxiii.  L.  M" 

ly/TY  Shepherd  is  the  Lord  Most  High, 
-^  -^     And  all  my  wants  shall  be  supplied ; 
In  pastures  green  he  makes  me  lie, 

And  leads  by  streams  which  gently  glide. 

2  He  in  his  mercy  doth  restore 

My  soul  when  sinking  in  distress ; 
For  Ms  name's  sake  he  evermore 
Leads  me  in  paths  of  righteousness. 

3  Yea,  though  I   walk   through  death's  dark 

vale, 
Ev'n  there  no  evil  will  I  fear, 
Because  thy  presence  shall  not  fail, 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  soul  shall  cheer. 

4  For  me  a  table  thou  hast  spread, 
^    Prepared  before  the  face  of  foes ; 

With  oil  thou  dost  anoint  my  head ; 
My  cup  is  filled  and  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  shall  not  cease 

Through  all  my  days  to  follow  me ; 
And  in  God's  house  my  dwelling  place 
With  him  forevermore  shall  be. 

509  Psalm  xxiv.  lis. 

'T^HE  earth  and  the  fulness  with  which  it  is 

stored, 
The  world  and  its  dwellers  belong  to  the  Lord; 
For  he  on  the  seas  its  foundation  hath  laid. 
And  firm  on  the  waters  its  pillars  hath  stayed. 
2  What  man  shall  tlie  hill  of  Jehovah  ascend  ? 
And  who  in  the  place  of  his  holiness  stand  ? 
The  man  of  pure  heart,  and  of  hands  without 

stain. 
Who  swears  not  to  falsehood,  nor  loves  what 
is  vain. 

406 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSAL^LS. 

3  He  shall  from  Jehovah  the  blessing  receive, 
The  (lod  of  salvation  shall  righteousness  give; 
For  this  is  the  people,  yea,  this  is  the  race,  ' 
The  Israel  true  who  are  seeking  thy  face. 

4  Ye  gates,  lift  your  heads,  and  an  entrance  dis- 

play, 
Ye  doors  everlasting,  wide  open  the  way  ; 
The  King  of  all  glory  high  honors  await. 
The  King  of  all  glory  shall  enter  in  state. 

5  What  King  of  all  glory  is  this  that  ye  sing? 
The  Lord,  strong  and  mighty,  the  conquering 

King. 
Y^e  gates,  lift  your  heads,  and  an  entrance 

display, 
Y'e  dooi-s  everlasting,  wnde  open  the  way. 

*-  6  The  King  of  all  glory  high  honors  await, 
The  King  of  all  glory  shall  enter  in  state. 
What  King  of  all  glory  is  this  that  ye  sing? 
Jehovah  of  hosts,  he  of  glory  is  King. 

600  ^*'«''"  X5:v.  C.  M. 

rrO  thee  I  lift  my  soul,  O  Lord 
-*-     My  God,  I  trust  in  thee ; 
O  let  me  never  be  ashamed, 
2Sor  foes  exult  o'er  me. 

2  O  Lord,  let  none  be  put  to  shame 

Upon  thee  who  attend  ; 
But  make  all  those  to  be  asliamed 
Who  causelessly  offend. 

3  Thy  ways,  Lord,  show ;  teach  me  th/  patbt; 

Lead  me  in  truth,  teach  me  ; 
For  of  my  safety  thou  art  God ; 
All  day  I  wait  on  thee. 
407 


SELECTIONS   FROM   THE   PSALMS. 

4  Thy  mercies  that  most  tender  are, 

To  mind,  O  Lord,  recall, 
And  loving-kindnesses,  for  thej 
Have  been  through  ages  all. 

5  Let  not  the  erroi^s  of  my  youth, 

Nor  sins  remembered  be ; 
In  meroy,  for  thy  goodness'  sake, 
O  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  Jehovah  good  and  upright  is, 

The  Avay  he'll  sinners  show; 
The  meek  in  judgment  he  will  guide 
And  make  his  path  to  know. 

601  CH 

A  Prayer  for  delivenince  from  Oppression, 

"OEGAKD  in  tenderness,  O  Lord, 
-■^     The  ills  thy  child  >  en  bear ; 
Do  thou  thy  gracious  help  afford, 
And  answer  this  our  prayer. 

2  We  trust  not  in  the  arms  of  flesh. 

We  lean  upon  thy  word ; 
For  thine  own  arm  omnipotent, 
Is  mightier  than  the  sword. 

3  AVhat  care  we  for  the  midnight  foe? 

Or  arrows  winged  with  light? 
Or  pestilence's  fatal  touch, 

Since  thou,  Lord,  art  our  might? 

4  We  need  not  fear  the  cruel  hate 

Of  those  we've  done  no  wrong; 
We  look  to  thee,  our  Advocate, 
For  weapons  sure  and  strong. 
408 


DEVOTIONAL   MISCELLANY. 

5  In  common  Fatherhood  above, 
Thou  reignest  o'er  the  world ; 
The  poor  thou  liftest  from  the  dust, 
The  proud  are  downward  hurled. 

Rev.  H.  T.  Johnson,- 

602     ^old  GeOisemane.  Luke  xxii.  44.     C.  M. 
/^OLD  Gethsemane !  the  sweat  and  tears, 
^     Witnessed  by  thee,  from  him 
Who  came  to  save  and  calm  our  fears, 
And  bring  us  back  to  heav'n. 

%  The  thought  of  that  sad  hour — the  day, 
So  chill;  the  night  so  cold, 
The  amazing  grief  that  on  him  lay. 
Might  well  amaze  my  soul. 

3  They  all  foi-sake  him  now,  weak  men  I 
Alas  !  men  always  do. 
Forsake  their  God,  always — ah  then. 
Can  sinful  man  be  true  ? 

;^  4  How  shall  I  thee  requite,  my  Lord 
t'         For  all  thy  grief  and  pain, 
I     How  magnifv  thy  gracious  word, 
I        Or  how,  extend  thy  fame  ? 

5  I'll  take  the  cup  of  blessiug  now, 

And  drink  before  thy  face, 
I     And  sound  througliout  the  world  below, 
i^      The  wonders  of  thy  grace.         J.  C.  Emhry, 

603    The  mystery  of  power — wisdom —  ,9s  &  8a, 
love.     Gen.  i.  1-5  &  2  Cor.  viii.  9. 
TN  deep  eternity,  out -lying, 
-"-     The  ages  mark'd  by  circling  bands, 
Our  God,  in  cycles  still  out-vieing. 
Creation  wrought  by  his  own  hands. 
409' 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLAN  i'. 

2  He  spake,  and  said,  let  light  go  flying, 

Beneath,  from  the  eternal  throne. 

Creation  heard  his  voice  with  crying, 

Behold,  the  mighty  work  is  done. 

3  His  plans  in  wisdom  now  arranging, 

For  darkness  he  hath  given  light, 
His  perfect  law  shall  know  i.o  changing,  . 
And  brings  the  morning  after  night. 

4  The  morning  stars  began  with  singing, 

An  anthem  to  his  wou-'roiis  name, 
And  flaming  clusters  join  in  ringing, 
The  chorus,  through  the  shining  frame. 

5  Let  men  unite  their  humbler  voices, 

With  those  that  hymn  his  praise  above. 
And  sing — the  universe  rejoices — 
The  mystery  of  life  is  love  ! 

6  O  love  of  Hod  in  Jesus  bringing. 

Bright  imaare  r>f  the  Father's  face. 

Let  earth  and  heaven  continue  ringing, 

O  love  and  grace  to  answer  grace. 

J.  C.  Emhn 

604  Courage. 

Mia  soldier  of  the  cross, — 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb, — 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 


A= 


2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease. 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize^ 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
410 


DEVOTIONAL   MISCELLANY. 

Is  this  wild  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word.     ' 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die : 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

6  "When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine, 
In  robes  of  vict'ry,  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine.  Watts. 

605  ^^«  P:ig-imacje.      8, 7,  8,  7, 4, 7. 

/^UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
^-^     Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land: 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty ; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand: 
Bread  of  heaven. 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more, 

2  Open,  Lord,  t  e  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow  : 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliv'rer  ! 
Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside: 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee.  WUliamSm 

411 


DEVOTIONAL   MISCELLANY. 

S06  "^<^  y^  (^^^  members  one  of  another.''^  S.  M. 

"DLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
•*-^    Our  hearts  in  Jesus'  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one; 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  hardens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

Not  like  the  world's,  our  pain : 
But  one  in  Christ,  and  one  in  heart, 
We  part  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity.  Fawcetl. 

607  ^^M^  H^  C/-0S5.  8,  7. 

Q  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
^     Which  before  the  cross  I  spend; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Truly  blessed  is  this  station. 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie. 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  His  gracious  eye. 

3  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven 

While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze ; 
412 


DEVOTIONAL   MISCELLANY. 

Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

4  Love  and  grief  mj-  heart  dividing, 

With  my  teai-s  His  feet  I'll  bathe : 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding,  . 

Life  deriving  from  His  death. 

5  Here  in  tender,  grateful  sorrow 

With  my  Saviour  will  I  stay; 
,.  Here  new  hope  and  strength  will  borrow; 
Here  will  love  my  fears  away. 

James  Allm, 

608     What  a  Friend  %ve  have  in  Jesus  I      8,  7. 

T\7HAT  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
'  '       All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear  1 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Every  thing  to  God  in  prayer  I 
O  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

O  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 

Every  thing  to  God  in  prayer ! 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged, 

Take  it  to  the  Loid  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  so  faithful 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden. 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care? — 
Precious  Saviour,  still  our  refuge,^- 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
413 


609 


610 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

Do  tliy  friends  despise  forsake  thee? 

Take  it  to  t!ie  Lord  in  prayer; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wi!t  find  a  solace  there. 

Unknovm, 

I  X  Thy  cleft,  O  Rock  of  Ages, 

^      Hick'  Thou  me: 

When  the  litfrd  tempest  rages, 

Hide  Tlion  me; 
Where  no  mortal  arm  can  sever, 
From  my  heart  Tliy  love  forever, 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  kock  of  Ages, 

Safe  in  Thee. 
From  the  snare  of  sinful  pleasure. 

Hide  Thou  me; 
Thou  my  soul's  eternal  treasure. 

Hide  Thou  me; 
AVhen  the  world  its  power  is  wielding, 
And  my  heart  is  almost  yielding, 
Hide  me,  O  Thou  Hock  of  Ages, 

Safe  in  Thee. 
In  the  lonely  night  of  sorrow, 

Hide  Thou  me ; 
Till  in  glory  dawns  the  morrow, 

Hide  Tliou  me; 
In  the  sight  of  Jordan's  billow. 
Let  Thy  bosom  be  my  billow. 
Hide  me.  O  Thou  Rock  of  Ages, 

Safe  in  Thee.  Fanny  J.  O-o-^y. 


QHALL  we  meet  beyond  the  river, 
^     "Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll? 
Where,  in  all  the  bright  forever. 
Sorrow  ne'er  shall  vex  the  soul? 
414 


C30. — Shall  we  meet,  shall  we  meet, 

Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river? 
Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river, 
Where  the  surges  cease  to  roll? 
^  Shall  we  meet  in  that  blest  harbor, 
AVhen  our  stormy  voyage  is  o'er, 
Shall  we  meet  and  cast  the  anchor 
By  the  fair  celestial  shore? 
Cho. — Shall  we  meet,  etc. 

3  Shall  we  meet  in  yonder  city, 

Where  the  towtrs  of  crystal  shine? 
Where  the  walls  are  all  of  jasper, 
Built  by  workmanship  Divine? 
Cho. — Shall  we  meet,  etc. 

4  Shall  we  meet  with  Christ  our  Saviour, 

When  He  comes  to  claim  His  own? 
Shall  we  know  His  blessed  favor 
And  sit  down  upon  His  throne? 
Cho  — Shall  we  meet,  etc. 

H.  L.  Hastinas.  1868. 

611 

L.  M. 

Rest. 

1  Asleep  in  Jesus !    Blessed  sleep, 
from  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep— 
A  calui  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  m  Jesus !    Oh  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet. 
With  holv  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting  I 

41d 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !     Peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest : 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !     Far  from  thee 
Thy  kindi-ed  and  their  graves  may  be, 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep 


612 

C.  M. 

The  Heavenly  Canaar,. 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand. 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  0  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight 
Sweet  fields  array 'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail 

On  trees  immortal  grow  : 
There  rocks, and  hills, and  brooks,  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  houey  flo^\ 

4  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

416 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCLLLANY. 

5  No  chilling  winds  nor  pois'nous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorro\v,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Filled  with  deUght,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay  ! 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


S.  Stennett. 

613 

L.  M. 

Before  receiving  appointments. 

1  Jesus,  the  truth  and  power  Divine, 
Send  forth  these  messengers  of  thine, 
Their  hands  confirm,  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  their  lips  with  haUowed  tire. 

2  Be  thou  their  mouth  and  wisdom,  Lord; 
Thou,  by  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 
The  rocky  hearts  in  pieces  break, 

And  bid  the  sons  of  thunder  speak. 

3  To  those  who  would  their  Lord  embrace. 
Give  them  to  preach  the  word  of  grace, — 
Sweetly  their  yielding  bosoms  move. 
And  malt  them  with  the  fire  of  love. 

417 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

4  Let  all  with  thankful  hearts  confess 
Thy  welcome  messengers  of  peace, 
Thy  power  in  their  report  be  found, 
And  let  thy  feet  behind  them  sound, 

614 

C.  M. 

A  Warning  from  the  Grave. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 

Is  equal  warning  given  ; 
Bene.ith  us  lie  the  countless  dead. 
And  fur  above  is  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

x\nd  lurks  in  every  flower  ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

3  Turn,  sinner,  turn  :  thy  danger  know: 

Where, er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below. 
And  Avarns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn  :  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  whi(;h  hourly  tell 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  in  heaven — or  hell. 

615 

S.   M. 
Prepare  us  for  thai  day. 

1  Behold_l  with  awful  pomp 

The  Judge  prepares  to  come; 

418 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

The'  archangel  sound  the  dreadful  trump 
And  wakes  the  gen'ral  doom. 

2  Nature,  in  wild  amaze, 

Her  dissolution  mourns ; 
Blushes  of  blood  the  moon  deface. 
The  sun  to  darkness  turns. 

3  The  living  look  with  dread  ; 

The  frighted  dead  arise, 
Start  from  the  monumental  bed, 
And  lift  their  ghastly  eyes. 

4  Horrors  all  hearts  appal ; 

They  quake,  they  shiiek,  they  cry; 
Bid  rocks  and  mountain  on  them  fall  ; 
But  rocks  and  mountains  lly. 

6  Great  God,  in  whom  we  hve, 
Prepare  us  for  that  day  : 
Help  us  in  Jesus  to  believe, — 
To  watch,  and  wait,  and  pray. 

616 

L.  yi. 

The  living  and  the  dead. 

1  Where  are  the  dead  ?  In  heaven  or  hell 
Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell ! 
Their  perish 'd  forms  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Reserv'd  untO.  the  judgment  day. 

2  Who  are  the  dead  ?  The  sons  of  time 
In  every  age  and  state  and  clime — 
Reno^Ti'd,  dishonour'd,  or  forgot — 

The  place  that  knew  them  knows  theca  not,- 

419 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCELLANY. 

3  Where  are  the  Hving?  On  the  ground 
AVhere  prayer  is  heard  and  mercy  found, 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span, 

The  mortal  makes  th'  immortal  man. 

4  Who  are  the  living  ?  They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death : 

Of  endless  bliss  or  wo  the  heirs, 
O  what  a  solemn  state  is  theirs  ! 

6  Then,  timely  warn'd,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ,  and  flee  from  sin, 
Daily  grow  uo  in  him  our  Head; 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead- 

Mohi^omery. 

617 

L.  M- 

A  Burial  Hymn. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! 

Take  this  new  treasm-e  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  Hor  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ; — God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed 
the  bed ! 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne, 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

420 


DISVOTIOXAL    MISCELLAKY. 

618 

6s  &  4s- 
Self-  consecraiion, 

1  My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

t^aviour  divine ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away 
Oh  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thme. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  mspire 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be— 

A  living  lire. 
• 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide  ; 
Bi.i  darkness    turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tear  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Bless' d  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distre&s  remove ; 
■    0  bear  me  safe  above— 
A  ransomed  soul 

421 


DEVOTIONAL     MISCELLANY. 

619 

6,3. 

1  What  wondrous  love  is  this,  O  my  soul !  O 

my  soul  ! 
What  wondrous  love  is  this,  O  my  soul !       ■ 
What  wondrous  love  is  this,  that  caus'd  the  j 

Lord  of  bliss. 
To  send  this  precious  peace  to  my  soul,  to 

my  soul, 
To  seud  this  precious  peace  to  my  soul. 

2  When  I  was  sinking  down,  O  my  soul,  O 

my  soul, 
When  I  was  sinking  down,  O  my  soul. 
When  I  was  sinking  down,  beneath  God's 

righteous  frown , 
Christ'laid  aside  his  crown,  for  my  soul,  for 

my  soul, 
Christ  "laid  aside  his  crown,  for  my  soul ! 

3  Ye  friends  of  Zion's  King,  join  his  praise, 

join  his  praise. 
Ye  friends  of  Zion's  King  join   his  praise, 
Ye  friends  of  Zion's  King,  with  hearts  and 

voices  sing, 
And  strike  each  tuneful  string  in  his  praise, 
And  strike  each  tuneful  string  in  liis  praise. 

4  To  God  and  to  the  Lamb,  I  will  sing,  I  will 

sing. 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb,  T  will  sing, 
To  God  and  to  the  Lamb  who  is  the  great 

I  AM! 
While  millions  join  the  theme,  I  will  sing, 

I  will  sing, 
While  millions  join  the  theme,  I  will  sing. 

422 


DEVOTIONAL   MI^ELL^iNY 

I 

'  5  And  when  from  death  I'm  free,  I'll  sin^  on, 
I'll  slug  on. 
^  And  when  from  death.  I'm  free,  I'll  sing  on, 
And  when  from  death  I'm  free,  I'U  smg 

and  joyful  be ; 
And  through  eternity  I'll  sing  on,  I'U  sing 

on. 
And  through  eternity  I'll  sing  on. 

620  L.  M 

Camp-meeting. 

1  A  twelve  month  more  hasroU'd  around, 
Since  we  were  on  this  tented  gxound : 
Ten  thousand  scenes  have  mar'd  the  year. 
Since  we  last  met  to  worship  here 

2  Relentless  death  has  nurl'd  his  darts, 
And  lodged  them  deep  in  noblest  hearts: 
O'er  old  and  youns:,  in  every  sphere, 
He's  triumph'd  since  we  wcrshipp'd  here. 

^  Yet  we  are  spared,  to  Heaven  be  praise, 
Our  God  has  lengthen  'd  out  our  days: 
We've  left  our  homes  with  hearts  sincere. 
And  met,  once  more,  to  worship  here. 

4  My  Father's  children  — heirs  of  heaven. 
Let  all  your  hearts  to  prayer  be  piven, 
That  God  may  lend  a  listening  far 
And  answer,  while  we  worship  here. 

5  Came  sinners,  C3me,  \our   paidoningGod 
Now  waits  t'  imnart  his  cleansing  blood  : 
O!  loathe  vour  sins,  to*Cbrist  draw  near, 
And  seek  him  while  Wt  vcrsbip  here. 

423 


DEVOTIONAL  MISCELLANY. 

6  Ye  mourners,  raise  your  languid  eyes  : 
Your  homes's  beyond  the  starry  skies  I 
Your  Saviour  smiles,  renounce  your  fear, 
And  praise  him  while  we  worship  here. 

A.  Mecmt^ 

621 

C.  M. 

Heaven. 

1  Arise  and  shine,  oh  Zion  fair, 

Behold  thy  Ught  is  come  ! 
Thy  glorious  conq'ring  King  is  near 

To  take  his  exiles  home  : 
The  trumpet  sounding  thi'ough  the  sky. 

To  set  poor  captives  free  ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  nigh  ; 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 

2  Ye  heralds,  blow  your  trumpets  loud 

The  earth  must  know  her  doom  ; 
Go  spread  the  news  from  pole  to  pole, 

Behold  the  Judge  is  come  : 
Blow  out  the  sun  !  burn  up  the  earth  I 

Consume  the  rolling  flood  ! 
While  every  star  shall  disappear, 

Go  turn  the  moon  to  blood  ! 

3  Arise  ye  nations  under  ground, 

Before  the  Judge  appear  : 
All  tongues  and  languages  shall  come. 

Their  final  doom  to  hear ! 
King  Jesus  on  his  dazzling  throne. 

Ten  thousand  angels  round  ; 
And  Gabriel  with  a  silver  trump, 

Echoes  the  awful  sound ! 
424 


DEVOTIONAL    MISCE^I^ANY. 

4  The  glorious  news  of  gospel  grace 

To  sinners  now  is  o'er  ; 
The  trump  in  Zion  now  is  still, 

And  to  be  heard  no  more  ! 
The  watchmen  all  have  left  their  walls, 

And  with  their  flocks  above, 
On  Canaan's  peaceful  shore  they  sing, 

And  shout  redeeming  love ! 

5  Come  on  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 

Whose  hearts  are  join'd  in  one  ; 
Hold  up  your  heads  with  courage  bold, 

Your  race  is  almost  run  : 
Above  the  clouds  behold  him  stand, 

And  smihng,  bid  you  come, 
And  angels  whispering  you  away 

To  your  eternal  home.  Anon* 

622 

Will  Yoa  Meet  Us.  8,8,8,6- 

1  Say,  brothers,  'W'ill  you  meet  us, 
Say,  brothers,  will  you  meet  us, 
Say,  brothers,  will  you  meet  us, 

-        On  Canaan's  hajDpy  shore  ? 

2  By  the  grace  of  God  we'll  meet  you, 
By  the  grace  of  God  we'll  meet  you, 
By  the  grace  of  God  we'll  meet  you. 

Where  parting  is  no  more. 

3  Jesus  lives  and  reigns  for  ever, 
Jesus  lives  and  reigns  for  ever, 
Jesus  lives  and  reigns  for  ever, 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore. 

4  Glory,  glory,  hallelujah, 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah, 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah. 

For  ever,  evermore. 
42§ 


1  L.  M. 

PEAISE  God,  from  wliom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.  T.  Ken. 

2  c.  ^b 

^VO  Fatlier,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
^      The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore  ;    Tate  and  Brady. 


S  C.  M. 

T^HE  God  01  mercy  be  adored, 

Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 

And  new-creaiiug  bieath; 
To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Sen, 

And  Spirit  all-divine, — 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, — 

Let  saints  and  angels  join.      Laac  Wait*. 

4  S.  M. 

'yO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

Ajud  shall  forever  be.  John  Wesuiy. 

5  L.  M  QL 

[MMORTAL  honor,  endless  forae, 

-*-     Attend  the  almighty  Father's  name 

The  Saviour  Son  be  gloritied. 

Who  for  lost  ii.an's  redemption  died, 

And  equal  adoration  be. 

Eternal  Comforter,  to  thee  I       John  I>rvden, 


6  L.  I  m:. 

"V'<^/W  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
-"-^      The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

L  ■tnib.i  praise  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  knowi^ 
By  all  thv3  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  L^e  saints  in  earth  and  heaven.    W^^its. 

?  'TO  God  the  Fathei-'s  throne  li^  H. 

Your  liighest  honors  raise ; 
Glor\'  to  God'the  Son  ; 
To  Gj<xi  the  Spirit,  praise ; 
With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King, 
Thy  everlasti  ,^g  praise  we  sing. 

Isaac  Watts,  alt, 

^  C.P.M. 

'yO  Father,  Sou,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  hoei 
And  saints  on  eai  ih  adore ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,  and  bO  shall  last, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

Tate  &  Brady. 

9  7s. 

CING  we  to  our  God  above, 
^     Praise  eternal  as  his  love; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

a  Wesley. 

10  7s,  6L 

TDRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high ; 
-*-      Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last.       Unknown* 


11  88,  7s,  48. 

/?j.REAT  Jehovah  !  we  adore  the^ 
^^     God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God,  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 
Endless  praise 

■     Three  in  One  J 

William  Good&. 

12  8s, J3. 

T)RAISE  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 
-*-      Praise  the  Fatlier's  boundless  love ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation ; 

Praise  the  Spirit  from  above. 
Author  of  the  new  creation, 

Him  by  whom  our  spirite  live; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give !  Josiah  C»nder« 


THE   LITURGY. 


#ricr  of  Baptism. 


Order  for  the  Administration  of  Baptism 

TO  Infants. 
The  Minister,  coming  to  the  .Font,  which  is  to  be  filled 
with  pure  Water,  shall  use  the  following  : 
Dearly  Beloved:  Forasmuch  as  all  men 
are  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  and  that  our 
Saviour  Christ  saith,  Except  a  man  be  born  of 
water  and  of  the  Spirit  he  cannot  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  God ;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon 
God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord  Jesus-  Christ, 
that  having,  of  his  bounteous  mercy,  redeemed 
this  child  by  the  blood  of  his  Son,  he  will  grant 
that  he,  being  baptized  with  water,  may  also  be 
baptized  with  the  "Holy  Ghost,  be  received  into 
Christ's  holy  Church,  and  become  a  lively  member 
©f  the  same. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 
Let  us  pray. 

Ahuighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  thy 
^eat  mercy  hast  condescended  to  enter  into 


BAPTISM    OF   INFANTS. 

covenant  relations  with  man,  whe:ein  thou  hast 
included  children  as  partakers  of  its  gracious 
benefits,  declaring  that  of  such  is  thy  kingdom : 
and  in  thy  ancient  Church  didst  appoint  divers 
baptisms,  figuring  thereby  the  renewing  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  and  by  thy  well-belpved  fcou  Jesus 
Christ  gavest  commandment  to  thy  holy  apostles 
to  go  into  all  the  world  and  disciple  all  nations, 
baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  tlie  Holy  Ghost :  We  be- 
seech thee,  that  of  thine  infinite  mercy  thou 
wilt  look  upon  this  child :  wash  him  and  sanctify 
him  ;  that  he,  being  saved  by  thy  grace,  may  be 
received  into  Christ's  holy  Church,  and  being 
steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through  hope,  and 
rooted  in  love,  may  so  overcome  the  evils  of 
this  present  world,  that  finally  he  may  attain  to 
everlasting  life,  and  reign  with  thee,  world 
without  end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  I^ord. 
Amen. 

O  merciful  God,  grant  that  all  carnal  affec- 
tions may  die  in  him,  and  that  all  things  belong- 
ing to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  him. 
A.men. 

Grant  that  he  may  have  power  and  strength 
to  have  victory,  and  to  triumph  against  the 
devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  dedicated  to  thee  by 


THE    LITURGY. 

our  office  and  ministry  may  also  be  endued  with 
heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly  rewarded 
through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God,  who 
dost  live,  and  govern  all  things,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

Almighty,  ever-living  God,  whose  most  dearly 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of 
our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most  precious  side 
both  water  and  blood,  regard,  we  beseech  thee, 
our  supplications.  Sanctify  this  water  for  this 
holy  sacrament ;  and  grant  that  this  child,  now  to 
be  baptized,  may  receive  the  fullness  of  thy 
grace,  and  ever  remain  in  tlie  number  of  thy 
faithful  and  elect  children,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  address  the  Parents  \or 
Guardians']  as  follows: 
Dearly  Beloved  :  Forasmuch  as  this  child  is 
now  presented  by  you  for  Christian  baptism,  you 
must  remember  that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to 
see  that  he  be  taught,  as  soon  as  he  shall  be  able 
to  learn,  the  nature  and  end  of  this  holy  sacra- 
ment. And  that  he  may  know  these  things  the 
better,  you  shall  call  upon  him  to  give  reverent 
attendance  upon  the  appointed  means  of  grace, 
such  as  the  ministry  of  ihe  word  and  the  public 
and  private  worsliip  of  God ;  and  further,  ye 
shall  provide  that  he  shall  read  the  Holy  Scrip- 


BAPTISM    OF   INFANT?; 

tures,  and  learn  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Ten 
Commandments,  the  Apostles'  Creed,  the  Cate- 
chism, and  all  other  things  which  a  Christian 
ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's  health, 
in  order  that  he  may  be  brought  up  to  lead  a 
viriuous  and  holy  life,  remembering  always  that 
baptism  doth  represent  unto  us  that  inward 
purity  which  dispo.seth  us  to  follow  the  example 
of  our  Saviour  Christ ;  that  as  he  died  and  rose 
again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die 
unto  sin  and  rise  again  unto  rigliteousness,  con- 
tinually mortifying  all  corrupt  affections  and 
daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness. 

Do  you  therefore  solenmly  engage  to  fulfill 
these  duties,  so  far  as  in  you  lies,  the  Lord  being 
your  helper  ? 

Answ.  We  do.. 

Then  shall  the  people  stand  up,  and  the  Minister 
shrdl  say : 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St. 
Mark.     [Chap.  x.  13-16.] 

They  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that 
he  should  touch  them.  And  his  disciples  re- 
buked those  that  brought  them.  But  when  Jesus 
saw  it,  he  was  nuich  displeased,  and  said  imtc 
them.  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  Klngdon- 
of  God.    Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosr>*vw  s>«'  U 


THE   LITURGY. 

hv^  *eceive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child, 
he  ©nail  not  enter  therein.  And  he  took  them 
up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  take  the  Child  into  his  hands, 
and  say  to  the  friends  of  the  Child, 
Name  this  child. 

Ami  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall  sprinkle  or 

pour  Water  upon  it,  or,  if  desired,  immerse  it 

in  Water,  saying, 

N.,  I  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 

and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

Then  may  the  Minister  offer  extemporai^  prayer. 

Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling  : 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread:  and  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against 
us :  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil :  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
;  power,  and  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Order  for  the  Administratiox  of  Baptism 

TO  SUCH  AS  ARE  OF  KiPER  YeARS. 

Dearly  Beloved  :  Forasmuch  as  all  men  are 
'  conceived  and  bom  in  sin ;  and  that  which  ia 


BAPTISM   OF   INFANTS. 

born  of  tlie  flesh  is  flesh,  aud  they  that  are  in 
the  flesh  cannot  please  God,  but  live  in  sin,  com- 
mitting many  actual  trausgr^ions ;  and  our 
Saviour  Christ  saith,  Except  a  man  be  bora  of 
water  aud  of  the  Spirit  he  ca^uot  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  God:  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon 
God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  (Christ, 
that  of  his  bounteous  goodness  he  will  grant  to 
these  persons  that  which  by  nature  they  cannot 
have ;  that  they,  being  baptized  with  water,  may 
also  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  being 
received  into  Christ's  holy  Church,  may  continue 
lively  members  of  the  same. 

Then  shall  the  3Iinister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all 
that  need,  the  helper  of  all  that  flee  to  thee  for 
succor,  the  life  of  them  that  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead  :  we  call  upon  thee  for 
these  persons,  that  they,  coming  to  thy  holy  bap- 
tism, may  also  be  filled  with  thy  Holy  Spirit. 
Receive  them,  O  Lord,  as  thou  hast  promised  by 
thy  well -beloved  Son,  saying.  Ask,  aud  ye  shall 
receive;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find;  knock,  and  it 
shall  be  opened  unto  you :  so  give  now  unto  us 
that  ask :  let  us  that  seek,  find :  open  the  gate 
unto  us  that  knock;  that  these  persons  may  enjoy 
the    everlasting    benediction   of   thy   heavenly 


THE    LITURGy. 

wrtsJiing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  king- 
dom which  thou  hast  promised  by  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

Then  shall  the  people  stand  up,  and  the  Minister 
shall  say : 

Hear  the  woros  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St. 
John.     [Chap.  iii.  1-8.] 

There  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named 
Nicodemus  a  raler  of  the  Jews:  the  same  came 
to  Jesns  by  night,  and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we 
know  that  thou  art  a  teacher  come  from  God; 
for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles  tiiat  thou 
doest  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot 
see  the  kingdom  of  God.  Kicodemus  saith 
unto  him,  How  can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is 
old  ?  Can  he  enter  the  second  time  into  his 
mothers  womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus  answered, . 
Verily;  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man 
be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is 
born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh,  and  tluit  which  is 
born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I 
said  unto  thee.  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The 
wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest 
the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it 


BAPTISM   OF   ADULTS. 

cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth :  so  is  every  one 
that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  speak  to  the  persons  to  bt 
on  this  wise: 


Well  Beloved,  who  have  come  hither  desiring 
to  receive  holy  baptism,  you  have  heard  how 
the  congregation  liath  prayed  that  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  receive  you, 
to  bless  you,  and  to  give  you  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  and  everlasting  life.  And  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  hath  promised  in  his  holy  word 
to  grant  all  those  things  that  we  have  prayed 
for:  which  promise  he  for  his  part  will  most 
surely  keep  and  perform, 

Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by  Chrisl, 
you  must  also  faithfully,  for  your  part,  promise 
in  the  presence  of  tliis  whole  congregation,  that 
you  will  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  woiks, 
and  constantly  believe  God's  holy  word,  and 
obediently  keep  his  commandments. 
Then  shall  the  Minister  demand  of  each  of  the  per* 
sons  to  be  baptized  : 

Quest.  Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil  and  all 
his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the 
world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  sam^ 
and  the  carnal  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  tlioQ 
wilt  not  follow  nor  be  led  by  them? 

^nsw.  I  renounce  tliem  all. 


THE  LITURGY. 

Quest  Dost  thou  believe  iu  God  the  Father 
41mighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  ; 

And  iu  Jesus  Clirist  his  only-begotten  Sou 
our  Lord ;  and  that  he  was  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  that  he 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified, 
dead  and  buried;  that  he  rose  again  the  third 
day;  that  he  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth 
at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Fatlier  Almighty; 
and  from  thence  shall  come  again  at  the  end  of 
the  world,  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead? 

And  dost  thou  believe  in  tiie  Ploly  Ghost; 
the  holy  cath.olic*  Church,  the  communion  of 
saints ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  resurrection 
of  the  body,  and  everlasting  life  after  death  ? 

Ansv.K  All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  faith  ? 

Ansu-.  Such  is  my  desire. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  ol^ediently  keep  God's 
holy  will  and  commandments,  and  walk  iu  the 
same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Ansi'j.  I  will  endeavor  so  to  do,  God  being 
my  helper. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

O  merciful  God,  grant  that  all  carnal  affeo- 
tions  may  die  in  these  persons,  and  that  all  things 

*The  one  universal  Church  of  ChiiaC 


BAPTISM   OF   ADU1.TS. 

belongiug  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in 
Ihem.     A  men. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and  strength 
lo  have  victory,  and  triumph  against  the  devil, 
the  world,  and  the  flesh.     Ainen. 

(J rant  that  they,  being  here  dedicated  to  thee 
by  our  office  and  ministry,  may  also  be  endued 
with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly  re- 
warded, through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God, 
who  dost  live,  and  govern  all  things,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty,  ever-living  God.  whose  most  dearly 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness 
of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most  precious 
side  both  water  and  blood  ;  and  gave  command- 
ment to  his  disciples  that  they  should  go  teach 
all  nations,  and  baptize  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 
regard,  we  beseech  thee,  our  supplications ;  and 
gr.iut  that  the  persons  now  to  be  baptized  may 
receive  the  fullness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever  re- 
main in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  and  elect 
children,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minista-  ask  the  name  of  each  person 
to  be  baptized :  and  shall  sprinkle  or  pour  water 
upon  him,  {or,  if  he  shall  desire  it,  shall  w»- 
tne?'se  him  in  water,)  saying: 


THE    LITURGY. 

N..  I  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tlie  Holy  Ghost.     Amen, 

Then  shall  be  said  the  Lonrs  Prcn/ei,  all  kneeling: 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  le 
done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread:  and  forgive  us  our  Ires- 
]uisses,  as  we  forgive  thein  that  trespass  against 
us:  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil:  for  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Then  may  the  2Iinister  conclude  v.nth  extemporai'^ 


Heccptiati  ol  iltetnbers* 


FoKM   FOR    Receiving    Persons   into   the 

Church  after  Probation. 
On  the  day  appointed,  all  that  are  to  be  received 
into  the  Church  shall  be   called  forward,  and 
the  Minister  J  addressing  the  congregation,  shall 
say  : 
Dearly  Beloved  Brethren  :   The  Scrip- 
tures teacli  us  that  the  Church  is  the  household 
of  God,  the  body  of  which  Clirist  is  the  Head  ; 
and  that  it  is  the  design  of  the  Gospel  to  bring 
together  in  one  al!   who  are  in  Christ.     The 


RECEPTION   OF   MEMBERS. 

fellowship  of  the  Church  is  the  communion  that 
its  members  enjoy  one  with  another.  The  ends 
of  this  fellowship  are,  the  maintenance  of  sound 
doctrine  and  of  the  ordinances  of  Christian  wor- 
ship, and  tlie  exercise  of  that  power  of  godly 
admonition  and  discipline  which  Christ  has 
committed  to  his  Church  for  the  promotion  of 
holiness.  It  is  the  duty  of  all  men  to  unite  in 
this  fellowship,  for  it  is  only  those  that  "  be 
planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord"  that  "shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God."  Its  more 
particular  duties  are,  to  promote  peace  and 
unity ;  to  bear  one  another's  burdens ;  to  pre- 
vent each  othei-'s  stumbling;  to  seek  the  inti- 
macy of  friendly  society  among  themselves ;  to 
-continue  steadfast  in  the  faith  and  worship  of  the 
Gospel ;  and  to  pray  and  sympathize  with  each 
other.  Among  its  privileges  are,  peculiar  in- 
citements to  holiness  from  the  hearing  of  God's 
w^ord  and  sharing  in  Christ's  ordinances ;  the 
being  placed  under  the  watchful  care  of  pastors, 
and  the  enjoyment  of  the  blessings  which  are 
promised  only  to  those  who  are  of  the  house- 
hold of  faith.  Into  this  holy  fellowship  the 
persons  before  you,  who  have  already  received 
the  Sacrament  of  Baptism,  and  have  been  under 
the  care  of  proper  leaders  for  six  months  on  trial, 
come  seeking  admission.  We  now  propose,  in 
the  fear  of  God,  to  question  them  as  to  their  faitk 


THE   LITURGY. 

^nd  purposes,  that  you  may  know  that  they  are 
proper  persons  to  be  admitted  into  the  Church. 

Then  addressing  the  applicants  for  admission,  tha 
Minister  shall  say : 

Dearly  Beloved  :  You  are  come  hither  seeking 
tlie  great  privilege  of  union  with  the  Church  our 
Saviour  has  purchased  with  his  own  blood.  We 
rejoice  iu  tlie  grace  of  God  vouclisafed  unto  you 
in  that  he  has  called  you  to  be  his  foUoirers,  and 
that  thus  far  you  liave  run  well.  You  have  heard 
how  blessed  are  the  privileges,  and  how  solemn 
are  the  duties,  of  membership  in  Christ's  Church  -, 
and  before  you  are  fully  admitted  thereto,  it  i& 
proper  that  you  do  here  publicly  renew  your 
vows,  confess  your  faith,  and  declare  your  pur- 
pose, by  answering  the  following  questions : 

Q.  1.  Do  you  here,  in  the  presence  of  God  and 
of  this  congregation,  renew  the  solemn  promise 
contained  in  tbe  baptismal  covenant,  ratifying 
and  confirming  the  same,  and  acknowledging 
yourself  bound  faithfully  to  observe  and  keep 
that  covenant  ? 

Ansiv.  J  do. 

Q.  2.  Have  you  savmg  faith  in  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  ? 

Ansio.  I  trust  I  have. 

Q.  3.  Do  you  entertain  fr-'endlv  feelingi 
toward  all  the  'nembers  of  tliis  Church  ? 


DECEPTION   OF   MEMBERS. 

AnsiL,  I  do. 

Q.  4.  Do  you  believe  in  the  doctrines  o2  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  as  set  forth  in  the  Articles  of 
Religion  of  the  African  Methodist  Episcopal 
Church  ? 

Answ.  I  do. 

Q.  5.  Will  yon  cheerfully  be  governed  by 
the  rules  of  the  African  Methodist  Episcopal 
Church ;  hold  sacred  the  ordinances  of  God  ; 
*nd  endeavor,  as  much  as  in  you  lies,  to  pro- 
mole  the  welfare  of  your  brethren  and  the 
advancement  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom  ? 

Answ.  I  will. 

Q.  6.  Will  you  contribute  of  your  earthly- 
substance  according  to  your  ability,  to  the  sup- 
port of  the  Gospel  and  the  various  benevolent 
enterprises  of  the  Church  ? 

Answ.  I  will. 

Then  the  Minister,  addressing  the  Church,  shall 
say: 
Brethren,  th£se  persons  having  given  satisfac- 
tory responses  to  our  inquiries,  have  any  of  you 
reason  to  allege  why  they  should  not  be  received^ 
into  full  membei'ship  in  the  Church  ? 

No  objection  being  alleged,  the  Minister  shall  say  to 
the  candidates : 
We  welcome  you  to  the  communion  of  the 


THE   LITURGY. 

yliurch  of  God  ;  and,  in  testimony  of  our  Chris- 
Jan  affection  and  the  cordiality  with  which  we 
receive  yoii,  I  hereby  extend  to  you  the  right 
hand  of  fellowsliip :  and  may  God  grant  that 
you  may  be  a  faithful  and  useful  member  of  the 
Church  militant  till  you  are  called  to  the  fellow- 
ship of  the  Church  triumphant,  which  is  "  with- 
out fault  before  the  throne  of  God." 
Then  shaU  the  Minister  offer  extemporary  praya 


®ftcr  Xori's  Supper. 


(Whenever  practicable,  let  none  but  the  pure,  unfep. 
mented  jnice  of  the  grape  be  used  in  administering  the 
Lord's  Sapper.] 

Order   for   the    Administration   of   the 

Lord's  Supper. 
The  Elder  shall  say  one  or  more  of  these  sentences, 
during  the  reading  of  which  the  persons  ap- 
pointed for  that  purpose  shall  receive  the  alms 
for  the  poor: 
Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven.     [Matt.  v.  16.] 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon 
earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
vhere  thieves  break  through  and  steal :  but  lay 


THE    LORD  S    SUPPER. 

up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where 
neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  stetd.  [Matt. 
vi.  19,  20.] 

VV^hatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to 
you,  do  ye  even  so  to  tlieui :  for  this  is  the  law 
and  the  prophets.     [Matt.  vii.  12.] 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he 
that  doeth  tlie  will  of  my  Father  which  is  iu 
heaven.     [Matt.  vii.  21.] 

Zaccheus  stood,  and  said  unto  the  Lord :  Be- 
hold, Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the 
poor ;  and  if  I  have  taken  any  thing  from  any 
man  by  false  accusation,  I  restore  him  fourfold. 
[Luke  xix.  8.] 

He  which  soweth  sparingly  sliall  reap  also 
sparingly;  and  he  which  soweth  bountifully 
shall  reap  also  bountifully.  Every  man  accord- 
ing as  he  purposeth  in  his  heart,  so  let  him 
giv^e;  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity,  for  God 
loveth  a  cheerful  giver.     [2  Cor.  ix.  6.  ".] 

As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do 
good  unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them  who 
are  of  the  household  of  faith.     [Gal.  vi.  10] 

Godline-ss  with  contentme.it  Ls  great  gain; 
for  we  broi'ght  nothing  into  this  world,  and  iv 
IS  certain  we  can  carrv  nothing  out.  [1  Tim. 
.i.  6,  7.] 


THE    LITURGY. 

Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that 
they  be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain 
riches,  but  in  the  living  God,  who  giveth  us 
richly  all  things  to  enjoy;  that  they  do  good^ 
thai  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  ready  to  dis- 
tribute, willing  to  communicate;  laying  up  in 
store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  laj  hold  on 
etet-nal  life.     [1  Tim.  vi.  17-19.] 

God  is  not  unrighteous  to  forget  your  work 
and  labor  of  love,  which  ye  have  showed  toward 
liis  name,  in  that  ye  have  ministered  to  the 
saints,  and  do  minister.     [Heb.  vi.  10.] 

To  do  good  and  to  communicate  forget  not;- 
for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.  [Heb. 
xiii.  16.] 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his 
brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of 
compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of 
God  in  him?     [1  John  iii.  17.] 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto 
(he  Lord  ;  and  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he 
pay  him  again.     [Prov.  xix.  17.] 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor :  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble.  [Psa. 
xli.  1.] 

After  which  the  Elder  shall  give  the  following  Invi- 
tation, the  people  standing  : 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with 


THE    lord's   supper. 

the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous:  and 
he  is  tlie  propitiatiou  for  our  sins:  and  not 
for  ours  only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world. 

Wherefore  ye  that  do  truly  and  earnestly 
repent  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity 
with  your  neiglibore,  and  intend  to  lead  a  new 
life,  following  the  commandments  of  God,  and 
walking  from  henceforth  in  his  holy  ways ; 
draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  sacra- 
ment to  your  comfort :  and,  devoutly  kneeling, 
make  your  humble  confession  to  Almightjr 
God. 

Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made  by 
the  Minister  in  the  mime  of  all  those  uho  are 
minded  to  receive  the  holy  communion,  both  he 
and  all  the  people  devoutly  kneeling,  arid  say- 
ing  : 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Maker  of  all  things.  Judge  of  all  men: 
we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins 
and  wickedness,  which  we  from  time  to  time 
most  grievou-sly  have  committed,  by  thoughtj 
word,  and  deed,  against  thy  Divine  Majesty, 
provoking  most  justly  th^'  wrath  and  indigna- 
tion against  us.  We  do  earnestly  repent,  and 
are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings ;  the 
temembrance  of    them    is    grievous    unto   ust 


THE   LITURGY. 

Hare  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  mosk 
merciful  Father;  for  thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  tliat  is  pa.st,  and 
grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honor  and 
glory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord-     Ameuy 

Then  shall  the  Elder  say: 
Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
thy  great  mercy  hast  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  them  that  with  lieartv  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  thee,  have  mercy  upon 
us;  pardon  and  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins; 
confirm  and  strengthen  us  in  all  goodness,  and 
briug  us  to  everlasting  life  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  unto  whom  all  heai-ts  are 
open,  air  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no 
secrets  are  hid;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our 
hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,, 
that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  thy  holy  name  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Elder  say : 
We  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  table, 
0  merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteous- 


THE   lord's   supper. 

ness,  but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies. 
We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  table.  But  thou  art  the  same 
Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy; 
Grant  us,  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the 
ilesh  of  thy  dear  Son,  Jesus  Clirist,  and  to 
drink  his  blood,  that  we  may  live  and  grow 
thereby,  and  that,  being  washed  through  his 
most  precious  blood,  we  may  evermore  dwell  in 
him,  and  he  in  us.     Ame7i. 

Then  the  Elder  shall  offer  the  prayer  of  Conse- 
cration asfolloweth: 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
thy  tender  mercy  didst  give  thine  only  Sou 
Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for 
our  redemption;  who  made  there,  by  his  obla- 
tion of  himself  once  offered,  a  full,  perfect  and 
sufficient  sacrifice,  oblation  and  satisfaction  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world ;  and  did*  institute, 
and  in  hi-;  holy  Gospel  command  us  to  con- 
tinue, a  perpetual  memory  of  his  precious  death 
until  his  coming  again :  liear  us,  O  merciful 
Father,  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee,  and 
grant  that  we,  receiving  these  thy  creatures  of 
bread  and  wine,  according  to  thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  death  and  passion,  may  be 
partakers  of  his  most  blessed  body  and  blood : 


THE    LTTUEGY. 

vrhoi)  In  the  same  night  that  lie  was  betrayed, 
took  bread ;  \_here  the  Elder  may  kike  the  plate  q/ 
bread  in  his  haiul']  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  liis  disciples, 
saying,  Take  eat;  this  is  my  body  which  is 
given  for  you  :  do  thia  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Likewise  after  supper  he  took  [here  he  imiy 
take  the  cup  in  his  hand^  the  cup;  and  when  he 
had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Drink  ye  all  of  this  ;  for  this  is  my  blood  of  the 
Kew  Testament,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for 
many,  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  do  this,  as  oft 
as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 
Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Jlinister  receive  the  communion  in 
both  kinds,  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to 
the  other  Ministers,  if  any  be  present;  after 
which  he  shall  say: 

It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty» 
tliat  we  siiould  at  :dl  iimes>  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  uuto  t  ee,  O  Lord,  hoi-.  Latlier, 
almighty,  everlasting  God. 

Therefore,  with  angels  and  archangels,  and 
with  all  tl  e  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and 
magnify  thy  glorious  name,  evermore  praising 
thee,  and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory. 
Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  most  high.    Amen. 


THE   lord's   supper. 

The  Minister  shall  then  proceed  to  administer  tie 

communion  to  the  people   in   order^  kneeling^ 

into   their   uncovered  hands.       And  when  he 

delivereth  the  bread,  he  shall  say: 

The  body  of  our   Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 

jvas  given  for  thee,  preserve  thy  soul  and  body 

unto   everlasting  life.     Take   and   eat   this   in 

remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed 

on  him  in  thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

And  the  Minister  that  delivereth  the  cup  shall  'say : 

The  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  wliich 
was  shed  for  thee,  preserve  thy  soul  and  body  unto 
everlasting  life.  Drink  this  in  remembrance 
that  Christ's  blood  w..s  shed  for  thee,  and  be 
thankful. 

[If  I  be  consecrate  i  bread  or  wine  be  all  spent  befora  all 
«ave  communed,  the  Elder  may  consecrate  more  by  re- 
jecting tbe  Prayer  of  Consecration  ] 

f^Vhen  all  have  communed,  the  M'^nister  shall  return  to 
rtie  Lord's  t\u,i  and  place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the 
«5onsecrated  e[eii~,<^iit8,  covering  the  same  'vith  a  fair  linen 
eiotb.] 

Then  shall  the  Elat:f  say  the  LordJs  Prayer ;  the 
people  kneeling  and  repeating  after  him  every 
petition  : 

Our  Father,  who  rrt  ai  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
dene  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.     Give  us  this 


THE    LITURGY. 

day  our  daily  bread :   and  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against 
I  us  :  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
'    us  from  evil :  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

After  which  shall  be  said  as  folloiceth: 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  Father,  we  thy  humble 
servants  desire  thy  Fatherly  goodness  mercifully 
to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving; most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant, 
that,  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Sou  Jesus 
Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his  blood,  Ave  and 
thy  whole  Church  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  our 
sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And 
here  offer  and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  our- 
selves, our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable, 
holy,  and  lively  sacrifice  unto  thee  ;  humbly  be- 
seeching thee  that  all  we  who  are  partakers  of 
this  holy  communion  may  be  filled  with  thv 
grat-e  and  heavenly  benediction.  And  although 
>v'e  be  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins,  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice,  yet  we  beseech  thee 
to  accept  this  our  bounden  duty  and  service; 
not  weighing  our  merits,  but  pardoning  our 
offenses,  through  Jesus  Chr-st  our  Lord ;  by 
whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  all  honor  and  glory  be  unto  thee,  0 
Father  Almighty,  world  without  end.     Ainen. 


THE  lord's  supper. 

Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  • 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good-will  toward  men!  We  praise  thee,  we 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty  I 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ ; 
O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of 
God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us.  For  thou 
only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

Then  the  Elder,  if  he  see  it  expedient,  may  put  up 
an  extemporary  prayer;  and  afterward  h« 
shall  let  the  people  depart  tvilh  this  blessing ' 

May  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  a^I 
understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and  tlie  blessing  of  God 
Almiglity,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  among  you,  and  remain  with  you 
•Iways.     Amen. 


THE    LITURGY. 

r  K.  B  — If  the  Elder  be  straitened  for  time  in  the  usual 
[aKministratiun  of  the  Holy  Communion,  he  may  omit  anj 
tpar^  of  the  servi.e  except  the  Invitation,  the  CAinfessioa 
[and  the  Prayer  of  Consecratim  :  and  in  its  adniinistration 
Lto  the  Sick,  he  may  omit  any  part  of  the  service  except 
fthe  Confession,  the  Prayer  of  Consecration,  and  the  usua 
^sentences  in  de  irering  the  Bread  and  Wine,  closing  wit> 
the  Lord'8  Prayer,  extempore  supplication,  and  the  Ji«»n» 
•iioilaa 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINKS  TO  HYMNS. 


A. 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King 183 

Accordmg  to  thy  gracious  word 315 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 12 

Ah  1  whither  should  I  go 186 

Alas !   and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 189 

Alas  I  what  hourly  dangers  rise 22 

Almighty  God  of  love 443 

Almost  persuaded 550 

Always  with  us,  always  with  us 387 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name no 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell 595 

All  praise  to  him  who  dwells  in  bliss 403 

All  things  are  ready,  come loc 

Amazing  grace!  how  sweet  the  sound 223 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 604 

Among  assembled  men  of  might 583 

And  am  I  born  to  die 475 

And  are  we  yet  alive 295 

And  can  I  yet  delay  ? 187 

And  let  our  bodies  part 296 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail 482 

And  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought 468 

And  must  this  body  die 474 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 415 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God 418 

And  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 144 

And  will  the  mighty  God 145 

Another  six  days"  work  is  done 575 

Another  week  is  past  and  gone 581 

Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord ji 


INDEX    OF    FIEST    LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 23 

Arise,  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime 241 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise 158 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise 427 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ! 509 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 322 

Author  of  faith,  we  seek  thy  face 407 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 13 

Awake,  glad  soul,  awake,  awake 116 

Awake,  Jerus.ilem,  awake 175 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 373 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 6  , 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 330  < 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day 379 

Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 75 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes 416 

Away,  my  unbelieving  fear 335 

Away  with  our  sorrow  and  fear 505 

B. 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 8 

Before  thy  mercy  seat,  O  Lord 4 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay 78 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door 179 

Behold  the  expected  time  draws  near 450 

Behold  the  heathen  waits  to  know 441 

Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 440 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 109 

Behold  the  servant  of  the  Lord 264 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace 287 

Behold  thy  temple,  God  of  grace 420 

Behold  what  condescending  love 305  3 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace 208  ; 

Being  of  beings,  God  of  love 249  j 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God 7  ■) 

Blessed  be  our  everlasting  Lord 5a 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES   TO    HYMNS. 

Blest  be  the  dear  uni'ing  love 410 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 606 

Blest  hour  when  mortal  man  retires 41 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 150 

Brethren,  we  have  met  to  worship 543 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of loa 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led 83 

By  faith  1  view  my  Saviour  dying 54c 

^' 

Children  of  the  heavenly  king 339 

Chnst,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 544 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  again n8 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day 119 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 124 

Cold  Gethsemane.  the  sweat  and  tears 602 

Come  and  let  us  sweetly  join 456 

Come  away  to  the  skies,  my  beloved,  arise  ......  528 

"ome,  brothers  and  sisters,  who  love  one  another   .    .  537 

^onie,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 302 

tome,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  ........  136 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 199 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire 130 

Conre,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire  and  lighten  .    .  139 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  set  to  thy  seal 320 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ;  Let  thy  bright  beams  .    .    .  126 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  with  energy  divine  ....  127 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 133 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 147 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 35 

Come,  let  us  anew,  our  journey  pursue 385 

Come,  let  us  ascend 57a 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 471 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 122 

Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accorr" 572 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 37 

Come,  Jet  us  sing  unto  the  Lord 594 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    TO    HYMNS. 

Come,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine 25 

Come,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe 1  o 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not r  > 

Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  layc o 

Come,  U  thou  all  victorious  Lord 2cs 

Come,  O  thou  greater  than  my  heart 2?- 

Come  on,  my  partners  in  distress o-. 

Come,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above  o-  ■ 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast 140 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad 53 

Come,  thou  Almighty  King j- 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints 20 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing ^-i 

Come,  thou  high  and  lofty  Lord .-- 

Come,  thou  long  expected  Jesus      ig- 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain 163 

Come  to  the  land  of  peace 510 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 162 

Come  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy i^o 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 32 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  indeed 334 

Comfort,  je  ministers  of  grace 272 

("ommit  thou  all  thy  gi-iefs 401 

Dark  and  thorny  is  the  de?ert 548 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  ivonders 177 

Dear  friends,  farewell.  I  do  you  tell 524 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now  . 503 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep ,  52^ 

Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be 193 

Draw  near,  O  Son  of  God.  draw  near 273 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 405 

E. 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay 2 

Equip  me  for  the  'var 369 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    TO    HYMNS. 

Eternal  beam  of  light  divine 334 

Eternal  depth  of  love  divine 57 

Eternal  power,  whose  high  abode 62 

liternal  source  of  every  joy 395 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth , 132 

F. 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known 274 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone ST. 

Far  from  these  scenes  of  night 512 

Father  above  the  concave  sky ,  5i 

Father,  behold  with  gracious  eyes 358 

Father,  I  dare  believe 232 

Father,  1  stretch  my  hands  to  thee     . 18?, 

Father  of  all,  in  whom  alone 46 

Father  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice  , 76 

Father  of  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord ^2y 

Father  of  life,  descend f  <fl 

Father  of  me,  and  all  mankind jxy 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 48 

Father  of  Spirits,  nature's  God 74 

Father,  our  hearts  we  lift .           .  87 

Forever  here,  my  rest  shall  be .    .  239 

Forever  with  the  Lord ...  511 

Fountain  of  life,  to  all  below 218 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns    .        53 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  si  ;e' 10 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  ^if"^'*' 4og 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains    . 43^ 

Full  of  trembling  expectation 35< 

G-. 

Gently,  Lord,  O  gentlv  le?i  "-vs 35J 

Give  me  the  w»ngs  cf  f?\th  to  rise 48^ 

Giver  and  guardian  of  my  sleep 38< 

<iiver  of  concord,  ?nnce  of  peace    .   .  .    ,   ,   c  t   f   •  "^^l 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES   T0_HYMN8. 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 280 

Glory  to  God  on  high 318 

God  is  gone  up  on  high 66 

God  is  in  Judah  known 532 

God  is  love,  his  mercy  brightens 77 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 270 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 28 

God  of  all  power,  and  truth,  and  grace 211 

God  of  almighty  love 388 

God  of  love,  that  hear'st  the  prayer 545 

God  of  mercy,  heaV  my  prayer       546 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 34 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call 362 

God  of  thine  Israel  true 423 

God  of  thunder,  and  the  lightning 422 

God's  perfect  law  converts        597 

Go  forth  3'e  heralds,  in  my  name 288 

Go,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent 560 

Go.  labor  on,  while  it  is  day 561 

Go,  messengers  of  peace  and  love 449 

Go,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord 290 

Grace  is  a  plant  where'er  it  grows 156 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound 152 

Gracious  Redeemer,  shake 368 

Gracious  Spirit,  love  divine 130 

Grant  me  within  thy  courts 557 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 5 

Great  God.  indulge  my  humble  claim 405 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 299 

Great  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand  ...    • 396 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God 431 

Great  King  of  glory,  come 424 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 605 

H. 

Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 5a 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise ixj 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

llail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning  ....  438 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day 579 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 464 

Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace 154 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined 39 

Hark,  a  voice  divides  the  sky 496 

Hark,  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound 467 

Hark,  how  the  watchmen  cry 292 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 255 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 17 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 106 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing .  91 

Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee 434 

Hark,  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying 437 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 101 

Hark,  what  mean  those  holy  voices 104 

Hasten  Lord  the  glorious  time 435 

Hasten,  sinners,  to  be  wise 180 

Haste  traveler,  haste,  the  night  comes  on 169 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent 173" 

Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken 281 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies 96 

He  leadeth  me,  O  blessed  thought 333 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping 565 

He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be 240 

HpJp,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  we  fly 246 

Here  inthy  name,  eternal  God 421 

High  in  the  heavens  eternal  God 58 

High  on  his  everlasting  throne 289 

Hither,  ye  faithful,  haste  with  songs 103 

Holy  and  true,  and  righteous  Lord 236 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine • 157 

Ho!  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh 17& 

Hosanna  to  God  in  the  highest 495 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 293 

How  can  a  sinner  know 206 


INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 279 

How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round 375 

How  great  the  wisdom,  power  and  grace 300 

How  happy  ev'ry  child  of  grace 38 

How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we 476 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine 306 

How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign 518 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair 268 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is 196 

How  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight 460 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 123 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 155 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hour 353 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below 514 

I. 

I  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness 202 

I  bless  thee,  Lord,  for  sorrows  sent 562 

I  cannot  always  trace  the  way 563 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 204 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 231 

I  lift  my  soul  to  God 207 

1  long  to  behold  him  arrayed ,    .  478 

I  love  thy  kingdoi..,  Lord 284 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 404 

I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sutr 265 

I  the  good  fight  have  fought 310 

1  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God 109 

I  want  a  heart  to  pray 258 

1  would  be  thine,  thou  knowest  I  would 230 

T  would  not  live  alway 494 

If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide 497 

If  human  kindness  meets  return 319 

If,  Lord,  I  have  acceptance  found 239 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 278 

In  deep  eternity 603 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 566 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES   TO   HVMNS. 

Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  waj' ,    .  517 

In  thy  cleft,  O  Rock  of  Ages ,    .  609 

It  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  light -    .  556 

J. 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  earth  be  glad .  593 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home .  500 

Jesus,  all-redeeming  Lord •.    .   -,        .  321 

]esus,  and  shall  it  ever  be ,  393 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command 316 

Jesus,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow .  267 

Jesus  hath  died  that  I  might  live •.    .  .  248 

Jesus,  great  shepherd  of  the  sheep »  .  465 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise 298 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 215 

Jesus  invites  his  saints 309 

Jesus,  in  whom  the  Godhead's  rays 238 

Jesus  is  our  common  Lord 214 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee ' 459 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 201 

Jesus,  my  advocate  above 203 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone iit 

Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest io< 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  attend 19J 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  brother,  fi  lend 34) 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope 255 

Jesus,  my  truth,  my  way 233 

Jesus,  one  woi  d  from  thee 34« 

Jesus  only,  wlien  the  morning .  56J 

Jesus,  Redeemer  of  mankind 15J 

Jesus  the  Conqueror  reigns 85 

Jesus,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way 253 

Jesus,  the  mighty  God  hath  spoken 541 

Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all 277 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 555 

Jesus,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord 197 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend 516 

Jesus,  thou  joy  of  loving  hearts 365 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 210 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 266 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee 14 

Jesus,  we  on  the  word  depend 135 

Jesus,  we  tnus  oDey 324 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 99 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 80 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 217 

Laden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears 49 

Let  all  who  truly  bear 323 

Let  earth  aad  heaven  agree 151 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 146 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak '72 

Let  him  to  whom  we  now  belong 262 

Let  us  join,  'tis  God's  command 45S 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 297 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord «   .  487 

Lift  your  eyes  of  faith  and  see 479 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire 384 

Look  unto  him,  j'e  nations,  own 213 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee 56 

Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 361 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine 535 

Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains 359 

Lord,  1  believe  thy  every  word 328 

Lord,  1  care  not  for  riches,  neither,  etc 553 

Lord,  1   hear  of  showers  of  blessings 166 

Lord,  if  at  thy  command 444 

Lord,  in  anger  do  not  chasten 589 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 381 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  thy  care 329 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 425 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 275 

Lord,  teach  thy  servants  how  to  pray 41s 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES    TO    HYMNS. 

Lord,  thou  on  earth  didst  love  thine  own 461 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray 402 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high 363 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray 525 

Lo  I  round  the  throne  a  glorious  band 506 

p»Love  divine,  all  loves  excelling 352 

M. 

Make  haste,  O  man  to  live 371 

Make  haste,  O  m\'  God,  to  deliver  I  pray 590 

May  I,  throughout  this  day  of  thine 573 

Methinks  the  last  great  day  is  come 508 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  thee 350 

Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 82 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone 331 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by 499 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 90 

My  head   is  low,  my  heart  is  sad 176 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair 569 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less. 219 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows 374 

My  God  accept  my  heart  this  day 261 

My  God,  my  God   to  theg  I  cry 22^ 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love 67 

My  God,  my  portion  and  my  love 360 

My  shepherd  is  the  Lord  most  high .  598 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all   my  joys 212 

My  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies 483 

My  God,  what  gentle  cords  are  thine 463 

My  Jesus,  I  love  thee,  I  know  thou  art  mine  ....  554 

My  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 367 

My  Saviour,   my  almighty  friend 332 

My  Saviour's  pierced  side 308 

My  son,  know  thou  the  Lord i6i 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 370 

My  soul,  repeat  iiis  praise w  - 


INDEX    OF    FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

My  spirit,  on  thy  care 34I 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand  ...       3-11 

:n. 

Nearer  my  Cod,  to  thee 526 

Neither  voice  we  have,  nor  vision 582 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 86 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 131 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 94 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal   King 44 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 382 

Now  to  the  Lord,  a  noble  song 114 

Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 408 

o. 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 70 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth 480 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 19a 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 327 

O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day 182 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 226 

O  for  a  thousand  seraph  tongiies 29 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 1 

O  God,  most  merciful  and  true 242 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call 559 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 377 

O  God  thou  art  my  God  alone 366 

O.God  thou  bottomless  abyss 61 

O  God,  what  offering  shall  I  bring 263 

O  glorious  hope  of  perfect  love 243 

O  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice    .        .    ,  ,    •        .   .  222 

O  happi^  happy  place ,        .    .  276 

O  how  happy  are  they,  who  their  Saviour 216 

O  how  the  thought  of  God  attracts 250 

O  Jesus,  at  ihy  fee',  we  wait 227 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

O  Jesus,  full  of  grace , 194 

O  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace 237 

O  joyful  sound  of  gospel  grace 247 

O  Lord  of  hosts   how  lovely  is 585 

O  Lord  our  God,  arise 286 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive 454 

O  Lord,  while  we  confess  the  worth 304 

O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art 244 

O  Love  divine,  O  matchless  grace 314 

O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 337 

O  my  soul,  bless  thou  Jehovah 588 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 291 

O  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise 520 

O  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  store 539 

O  that  I  could  look  to  thee •. 92 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place        191 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 185 

O  thou  in  whose  presence (,51 

O  thou  our  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend 36 

O  thou  that  wouldst  not  have (91 

O  thou  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 73 . 

O  thou  whom  all  thy  saints  adore 60 

O  thou  whom  we  adore 452 

O  thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight 021 

O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus 344 

O  when  shall  we  sweetly  remove 477 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace 301 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found 167 

Of  Him  who  did  salvation  bring 120 

Oh  !  for  the  happy  hour 455 

Oh  !  sometimes  the  shadows  are  deep 552 

Omnipresent  God,  whose  aid 383 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 378 

Once  more  we  come  befor*  our  God 26 

One  there  is  above  all  otners 568 

\)n  thee  «ach  morning,  O  my  God 4if 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

t>«  the  mountain  tops  appearing 282 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness c    •    •  445 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear ,       .  ■ 

Over  the  ocean  wave 436 

O  what  delight  is  this 317 

P. 

Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour • 547 

Pilgrim,  burdened  with  sin 171 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 107 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 16 

rraise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee 40 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  y'  immortal  choirs 21 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 113 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise 59 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  with  all  my  heart 587 

Prayer  is  appointed  to  convey 372 

Precious  volume  what  thou  doest 50 

K. 

Regard  in  tenderness,  O  Lord 601 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 93 

Rest  for  the  toiling  hand 485 

j<ock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 125 

s. 

Salvation,  O  the  joyful  sound :    .    .  200 

Saviour  hear  us  through  thy  merit 564 

Saviour,  on  me  the  grace  bestow 245 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 448 

Say  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within i63 

See  from  on  high,  a  light  divine 81 

See  how  great  a  flame  abpires 433 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 307 

Serene,  1  laid  me  down 40* 

Servant  of  God.  well  done 48^ 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINEvS   TO   HYMNS. 

Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river 6iq 

Shepherd  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye 159 

Show  pity  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive 1S4 

Shrinking  from  the  cold  hand  of  death 491 

Sing  O  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord 325 

Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise 413 

Sinners,  obey  the  gospel  word 141 

Sinners  turn,  why  will  you  die 172 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message  ? 164 

Sole  sovereign  of  the  ear.h  and  skies 533 

Some  tell  us  that  praying,  and  also 538 

Sometimes  a  light  surprises 345 

So  they  from  strength  unwearied  go 5S6 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer 129 

Spirit  of  faith,  come  down 128 

Spirit  of  peace,  celestial  Dove 252 

Still  for  thy  loving-kindness.  Lord 190 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer 364 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 576 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 607 

T. 

Take  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you 357 

Take  up  the  cross,  the  Saviour  sa'd 11 

Talk  with  us   Lord,  thyself  reveal 326 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days 376 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come 470 

That  doleful  night,  before  his  death 313 

The  church  in  her  militant  state 498 

The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 47 

The  countless  multitude  on  high        33 

The  day  of  Christ,  the  day  of  God 112 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 399 

The  day  of  wrath,  that  d-eadful  day 490 

The  earth  and  the  fullness  with  which  it  is  stored    .    .  599 

The  glcry  of  the  Lord 596 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory  Lord 43 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  sprea4s  .  ,  « 311 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

rhe  Lord  declares  his  will 142 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 65 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 64 

The  Lord,  my  shepherd  is 69 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky 386 

The  man  that  doth  in  secret  place 584 

The  mighty  conqueror  leaves  the  dead .      42 

The  morning  ilowers  display  their  sweets 488 

The  nations  call  from  sea  to  sea 439 

The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee 269 

The  power  to  bless  my  house 530 

The  saints  who  die  of  Christ  possessed 489 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 148 

The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 271 

The  Spirit  lireathes  upon  the  word 134 

The  Spirit  i  :i  our  hearts 143 

The  Sun  of  righteousness  appears 115 

The  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure       3 

The  work  of  one  more  day  is  done 521 

Thee  we  adore  eternal  name 466 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 108 

There  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar 549 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands 502 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen •   507 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight    .    .    .    ,    , 481 

There  is  no  night  in  heaven 513 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 577 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 571 

This  is  the  day,  the  sacred  day 580 

This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love 174 

Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 63 

Thou  hidden  source  of  calm  repose 348 

Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead 472 

Thou  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  of  peace 338 

Thou  seest  my  feebleness 389 

Through  all  the  lofty  sky Sji 


INDEX   OF    FIRST   LINES   TO   HYMNS. 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God 49* 

Thus  far,  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on 394 

Thus  spake  to  me  the  Holy  One    .    .    .    ., 59* 

Thy  presence  Lord,  the  p\ace  shall  fill 411 

Thy  will  be  done,  I  will  not  fear 336 

'Tis  finished,  the  Messiah  dies 97 

To  God  the  only  wise 84 

To  God  your  every  want 390 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 27 

To  thee  I  lift  my  soul,  O  Lord 600 

To  thee,  this  temple  we  devote ,  429 

To  us,  a  child  of  hope  is  born 79 

To  us,  a  child  of  royal  birth 88 

Try  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground ,  462 

"Twas  the  d  mmission  ol  our  Lord 303 

u. 

Uphold  me,  Saviour,  or  I  fall ,   .       .  374 

V. 

Vain  man,  thy  fond  pursuit  forbear ,   .  469 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame 527 

w. 

Walk  in  tiie  light,  so  shalt  thou  know 751 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 451 

We  bless  thy  name.  Almighty'  God 536 

We  have  no  outward  righteousness 220 

We  know  by  faith  we  know 473 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee  . 392 

Welcome,  O  Saviour,  to  my  heart 558 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 578 

We're  traveling  home  to  heaven  above  ........  542 

What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus 608 

Wnatare  these,  arrayed  in  white? 504 

What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring  .    ,    . 121 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 45 

What  g  ace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 198 


INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINES   OF   HYMNS. 

What  is  our  calling's  glorious  hope 254 

What  majesty  and  grace 153 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  ? 260 

What  various  hinderances  we  meet 397 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 18 

When  Christ  doth  in  my  heart  appear -aS 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 89 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain 93 

When,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  be ^56 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 426 

Where  shall  I  go  to  seek  and  find 419 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night  ...»  I05 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  power 19 

Who,  but  thou.  Almighty  Spirit 447 

Who  in  the  Lord  confidj 285 

W'hy  do  the  heathen  storm  with  ire 591 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 501 

Why,  O  sinner,  mc  profaning 181 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ...    ,    ....    .  492 

Wiil  God  in  very  deed  descend -   .  428 

With  joy  v/e  meditate  the  grace 312 

With  my  substance  I  will  honor  .    ._^ 446 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 414 

Witness  ye  men  and  angels,  now 259 

Would  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die  ? ^   .  345 

Y. 

Vr  Christian  heralds  go,  proclaim 442 

Yto  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell 523 

Yk-  messengers  of  Christ 294 

V».  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man •    •  95 

ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 24 

Ye  weary,  heavy-laden  souls 515 

Vour  harps,  ye  trembling  saints      343 

z. 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounde  ;              ,                   .  .  283 


